Pest Survey specialists at DATCP collect and manage data on plant pests that threaten agricultural production and pose trade barriers. This program focuses on surveillance and early detection of economically significant pests, including insects, diseases, mollusks, nematodes and weeds. Data is collected through field-based sampling and from networks of cooperators across Wisconsin. Lab confirmation of disease pathogens and nematodes is provided by the Plant Industry Laboratory in Madison. The program conducts long-term historical pest surveys, while continually adapting and developing new surveys in response to emerging threats.
Much of the Pest Survey's work is carried out in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant and Health Inspection Service and other partners, such as the University of Wisconsin, the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, and researchers nationwide. The Cooperative Agricultural Pest Survey (CAPS) Program provides coordination and funding for pest detection projects.
Pest Monitoring Networks
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2018: May 3 | May 10 | May 17 | May 24 | May 31 | Jun 7 | Jun 14 | Jun 21 | Jun 28 | Jul 5 | Jul 12 | Jul 19 | Jul 26 | Aug 2 | Aug 16 | Aug 23 | Aug 30 | Nov 15 | Index
2017: Apr 27 | May 4 | May 11 | May 18 | May 25 | Jun 1 | Jun 8 | Jun 15 | Jun 22 | Jun 29 | Jul 13 | Jul 20 | Jul 27 | Aug 3 | Aug 10 | Aug 17 | Aug 24 | Aug 31 | Nov 9 | Index
2016: Apr 28 | May 5 | May 12 | May 19 | May 26 | Jun 2 | Jun 9 | Jun 16 | Jun 23 | Jul 7 | Jul 14 | Jul 21 | Jul 28 | Aug 4 | Aug 11 | Aug 18 | Aug 25 | Sep 1 | Dec 8