CEMML provides effective and environmentally sound solutions for controlling invasive species and developing/implementing biosecurity procedures.
Invasive Species and Biosecurity Services
Invasive Species
- Baseline and early detection surveys to locate and delineate existing invasive plants, insects, and animals and identify new ones before they become established.
- Programs for management of invasive species.
- Research on new and innovative methods for controlling invasive species.
- Experienced staff hold pesticide applicator licenses and certifications.
Biosecurity
- Quality Assurance/Quality Bio-sanitation procedures to verify that cargo is free of invasive species and meets federal pest management standards.
- Standard Operation Procedures for invasive species rapid response plan and team capacities to contain outbreaks in the field.
- Integrated approaches to managing risks to humans, native species, and agriculture from invasive species.
- Strategic planning to limit the spread of invasive organisms and diseases.
- Site-specific programmatic pathway risk assessments and analyses.
Email Invasive Species and Biosecurity Services inquiries to cemml@colostate.edu.
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Latest CEMML Stories
One of North America’s rarest snakes gets a boost from military conservation efforts
CEMML biologists at Fort Johnson, located in west-central Louisiana, are working to change the negative perception that people have about snakes. Education and outreach to both soldiers and the broader community is a key effort in helping to ensure the survival of one of North America’s rarest snake species, the Louisiana pinesnake.
CEMML biologist’s “cool job” featured in regional magazine
In June, CEMML biologist Chris Melder was featured in Thrive Magazine. The “cool jobs” article highlighted Melder’s work involving the conservation of endangered species including the Red-cockaded Woodpecker and the Louisiana Pine Snake. Based at Fort Johnson (formerly Fort Polk) in west-central Louisiana, part of Melder’s role entails education and outreach in the community, including local schools.
On a Hawaiian military base, CEMML staffers help residents safeguard water quality
Teaching local residents and children how to take care of their Oʻahu home is the specialty of CEMML’s Angie Arroyo and Kristy Morris. As water programs support staff, they help Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, an Air Force and Navy base, implement its stormwater program. As part of their role, they provide educational programs at local libraries and schools and work with adult volunteer groups.
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