Report Sightings
The more people we have looking for invasive pests, the better our chances are to prevent establishment of the pest in Kentucky. If you see a pest (insect, invertebrate, plant disease) that could be one of the exotics featured on this website, let us know!
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What to Do:
- You can collect the insect in a container and put it in your freezer.
- If you aren't able to collect the insect, the next best thing is to take a picture.
- Make note of the location, either an address or GPS coordinates.
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Who to Contact:
County Extension Agents:
- Your local extension agent is a valuable, local resource who can assist you with identification of the organism.
Contact Our Office:
- Contact us at the Office of the State Entomologist. Our general office number is 859-257-5838 and then you can select any name from the list.
Submit Photos:
- Email photos to ReportAPest@uky.edu.
- Information from photos or from your initial phone call can often be used to determine if further action is necessary.
- You can also submit photos to the Kentucky Office of the State Entomologist Facebook page.
