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Those that have completed to date are linked below.</p> <p>The guides include information on the origin and impacts of each species, descriptions with photos, and characteristics that can be used to distinguish them from similar species. Information on reproduction and dispersal methods is also included; an understanding of these traits can be important in controlling a particular species.</p> <p>Successful control efforts require careful planning and a list of tasks and factors that should be considered in controlling each species is included. Each guide provides an overview of relevant mechanical and chemical controls, specific herbicides and application methods, with guidance on tailoring them to specific situations and site conditions. Useful online resources and a quick reference table for herbicides are also provided.</p> <ul class="list-style-disc"> <li><a href="/invasive-species/JapaneseBarberryBCP.pdf">Japanese barberry</a></li> <li><a href="/invasive-species/OrientalBittersweetBCP.pdf">Oriental bittersweet</a></li> <li><a href="/invasive-species/AutumnOliveBCP.pdf">Autumn olive</a></li> <li><a href="/invasive-species/GlossyBuckthornBCP.pdf">Glossy buckthorn</a></li> <li><a href="/invasive-species/JapaneseKnotweedBCP.pdf">Japanese knotweed</a></li> <li><a href="/invasive-species/CommonBuckthornBCP.pdf">Common buckthorn</a></li> <li><a href="/invasive-species/BlackLocustBCP.pdf">Black locust</a></li> <li><a href="/invasive-species/Swallow-wortBCP.pdf">Swallow-wort</a></li> <li><a href="/invasive-species/CanadaThistleBCP.pdf">Canada thistle</a></li> <li><a href="/invasive-species/GarlicMustardBCP.pdf">Garlic mustard</a></li> <li><a href="/invasive-species/LeafySpurgeBCP.pdf">Leafy spurge</a></li> <li><a href="/invasive-species/WildParsnipBCP.pdf">Wild parsnip</a></li> </ul> </div> </main> <div id="menu-footer" class="menu"> <nav aria-label="Secondary MNFI website"> <ul> <li><a href="/">Home</a></li> <li><a href="/services">Services</a></li> <li><a href="/species">Plants & Animals</a></li> <li><a href="/communities">Natural Communities</a></li> <li><a href="/resources">Resources</a></li> <li><a href="/publications">Publications</a></li> <li><a href="/programs">Projects & Programs</a></li> <li><a href="/about">About</a></li> </ul> </nav> <nav aria-label="Social media links"> <ul id="social"> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/michiganNFI/"><i aria-hidden="true" title="MNFI on Facebook" class="fab fa-facebook"></i><span class="sr-only">Link to MNFI on Facebook</span></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/mnfi.msue/"><i aria-hidden="true" title="MNFI on Instagram" class="fab fa-instagram"></i><span class="sr-only">Link to MNFI on Instagram</span></a></li> <li><a href="https://twitter.com/michiganNFI/"><i aria-hidden="true" title="MNFI on Twitter" class="fab fa-twitter"></i><span class="sr-only">Link to MNFI on Twitter</span></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC62QmxRBrqeX-CB-QAXj1Yg"><i aria-hidden="true" title="MNFI on YouTube" class="fab fa-youtube"></i><span class="sr-only">Link to MNFI on YouTube</span></a></li> </ul> </nav> </div> <footer id="footer"> <div class="MSUwrapper light-background" id="MSUstandardFooter"> <div id="standard-footer-MSU-wordmark"> <a href="https://msu.edu"> <!-- Use green MSU wordmark --> <img alt="Michigan State University Wordmark" class="screen-msuwordmark" src="/images/msu-wordmark-green-221x47.png" height="47" width="221" /> <img alt="Michigan State University Wordmark" class="print-msuwordmark" src="/images/msu-wordmark-black-221x47.png" height="47" width="221" /> </a> </div> <div id="standard-footer-site-links"> <ul> <li>Call us: <strong>(517) 284-6200</strong></li> <li><a href="/about/contact-us">Contact Information</a></li> <li><a href="/sitemap">Site Map</a></li> <li><a href="/privacy">Privacy Statement</a></li> <li><a href="/accessibility">Site Accessibility</a></li> </ul> </div> <div id="standard-footer-MSU-info"> <ul> <li>Call MSU: <span class="msu-phone"><strong>(517) 355-1855</strong></span></li> <li>Visit: <strong><a href="https://msu.edu">msu.edu</a></strong></li> <li>MSU is an affirmative-action, equal-opportunity employer.</li> <li><a href="https://oie.msu.edu/"><strong>Notice of Nondiscrimination</strong></a></li> </ul> <ul> <li class="spartans-will">Spartans Will.</li> <li>©Michigan State University</li> </ul> </div> </div> </footer> </div> </div> <script type="text/javascript" src="/_Incapsula_Resource?SWJIYLWA=719d34d31c8e3a6e6fffd425f7e032f3&ns=2&cb=2028963898" async></script></body> </html>