How can invasive plants be stopped in the southwestern U. S.?
A. Although we are not immune to invasive plant invasions as evidenced by the relatively recent confirmation of yellow starthistle and leafy spurge in both Arizona and New Mexico, we believe the opportunity still exists to effectively manage and even eradicate many of the invasive plant problems in the southwest. Even more importantly, there is an opportunity to prevent future invasions using timely, low-cost, early detection and management strategies.
