This webpage has been created to offer quick and easy photo identification of invasive species by land owners.  Please refer to the links throughout this page to access more extensive information.

What is an invasive species?

Whether land or water, an invasive species is one that is non-native, grows quickly and takes over large areas.  Once established, they are difficult to get rid of.  Invasive species are characterized by robust growth, high reproductive rate, and longevity.  Unfortunately, invasive species are not limited to land; there are many aquatic species that can do damage to creeks, streams, rivers, and oceans.

Invasive species include noxious weeds, insects, or animals.

Check out Nevada Department of Agriculture for a complete list of Nevada’s noxious weeds.

Homeowners and the Law

What does the Law say about invasive species? 

Nevada, like most states, has statutes which address the control of insects, pest, and noxious weeds.  In Chapter 555 of the Nevada Revised Statutes, Nevada Law requires the owners or occupiers of land in Nevada to control their noxious weeds.  

NRS 555.005   3. “Noxious weed” means any species of plant which is, or is likely to be, detrimental or destructive and difficult to control or eradicate.”

NRS 555.130 “Designation of noxious weeds.  The state quarantine officer may declare by regulation the weeds of the state that are noxious weeds, but a weed must not be designated as noxious which is already introduced and established in the state to such an extent as to make its control or eradication impracticable in the judgment of the state quarantine officer.”

Complete NRS 555 Text

Report Invasive Weeds

UGA5270072:  Leslie J Mehroff, University of Connecticut, Bugwood.org

Aquatic Species Photo Gallery

Report Aquatic Invaders

Hamilton, D. and California Department of Fish and Game