Invasive Species | Global Rangelands

Oklahoma Invasive Species Web Sites
Oklahoma Noxious Weed Laws
Sericea Lespedeza Working Group
Invasive Plants of Oklahoma (The Nature Conservancy)
Oklahoma's Least Wanted (Oklahoma Botanical Survey's List of OK Noxious Plants and Exotic Invasive Plant Species)
Managing Herbicide Resistant Weeds in Oklahoma

Downloadable PDF Files
Eastern Redcedar Control and Management - Best Management Practices to Restore Oklahoma's Ecosystems This fact sheet discusses the best methods to control Eastern Redcedar. Source = OSU NREM-2876	Size 114k
Ecology and Management of Sericea Lespedeza This fact sheet discusses Sericea Lespedeza and its effect on rangeland. Source = OSU NREM-2874	Size 802 k
Integrated Management of Invasive Thistles in Oklahoma This fact sheet discusses the different thistles found in Oklahoma and the control of them. Source = OSU F-731	Size 4521k
Ecology and Management of Western Ragweed on Rangeland This fact sheet discusses Western Ragweed and its effect on rangeland. Source = OSU NREM-2873	Size 591k
Grasshopper Management in Rangeland, Pastures, and Crops This fact sheet discusses grasshopper damage, management, and control in rangeland, pastures, and crops. Source = OSU EPP-7196	Size 971k
Suggested Herbicides for Roadside Weed Problems This circular is a list of recommended herbicide treatments to control the more common rights-of-way weed problems in Oklahoma. These recommendations have been developed in Oklahoma State University research trials to assist Oklahoma Department of Transportation personnel in managing state highway system roadsides but can be adapted to work in most vegetation management programs. Source = OSU E-958	Size 333k
Cheat Control in Oklahoma Winter Wheat This fact sheet discusses the annual bromegrass Cheat, and its control in winter wheat. Source = OSU F-2774	Size 1211k
Guide to Effective Weed Control This fact sheet discusses ways to effectively control weeds. Source = OSU PSS-2750	Size 430k
Musk Thistle Management Action List This brochure provides a quick reference of musk thistle and weevil growth stages month by month, and a table of herbicides. Source = OSU L-308	Size 168k
Broadleaf Weed Control for Lawns in Oklahoma The information in this fact sheet was prepared to help you identify and control your broadleaf weed problems. Source = OSU HLA-6601	Size 640k
Controlling Weeds in Home Lawns This fact sheet discusses successful weed control in the home lawn. Source = OSU HLA-6421	Size 745k
Other Resources
Chapman, R. N. and D. M. Engle. 2004. Tree invasion constrains the influence of herbaceous structure in grassland bird habitats. Ecoscience. 11(1):55-63

Mack, R. N., D. Simberloff, W. M. Lonsdale, H. Evans, M. Clout, and F. A. Bazzaz. 2000. Biotic Invasions: Causes, Epidemiology, Global Consequences, and Control. Ecological Applications. 10(3): 689-710.