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News & Events
Missourians Making a Difference: Interview with Bonnie Harper
Throughout Missouri, many individuals are making significant progress in the early detection and control of invasive plants. The Missouri Invasive Plant Council (MoIP) is pleased to highlight their work. In this interview with Open Space STL Executive Director...
Accepting Nominations for 2026 Invasive Plant Action Awards
MoIP is now accepting nominations for the 2026 Invasive Plant Action Awards. The deadline is April 30, 2026. The application form and other information are detailed on the Invasive Plant Action Awards page. Since 2019, MoIP has used the Invasive Plant Action Award...
Invasive Plants to Control in Fall
The Missouri Invasive Plant Council encourages Missourians to treat bush honeysuckle and other woody invasive plants this fall. Oaks, sweet gum, maples, and other native trees are displaying brilliant fall foliage, but across the landscape there are also many colorful...
Invasive to Watch This Season
Wintercreeper (Euonymous fortunei) can be easily spotted in winter because its leaves are green or reddish. When the ground is wet, small vines can be pulled. Large stems climbing up trees can be carefully cut, with the cut stem treated with herbicide (40% triclopyr solution when above freezing). Foliage can be treated with a 3% triclopyr solution, mixed with water and a non-ionic surfactant, or mixed with methylated seed oil or similar crop oil to help the herbicide stay on the foliage for better uptake by the plant.