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VDACS asks residents to report invasive species

Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (Copyright 2026 by Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - All rights reserved.)

Last week was National Invasive Species Awareness Week, and the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services has asked the public to report invasive species in the commonwealth.

VDACS has asked the public to report the following plant pests:

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  • Imported Fire Ant
  • Spotted Lanternfly
  • Asian Longhorned Beetle
  • Box Tree Moth
  • Northern Giant Hornet
  • Yellow-Legged Hornet
  • Noxious Weeds
Photo of invasive species in VA. (Copyright 2026 by Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services - All rights reserved.)

If you see any of these bugs or plants, you can report the sighting here.