Teaching About Invasive Species

Edited by Tim Grant, A Green Teacher Publication

A tool kit for educators to engage young people from 6-19 years of age on this challenging topic. Includes 11 innovative education programs and 20 ready-to-use activities appropriate for various age groups. (2014) $15.00 each, $55.00 for pack of 5.

Weed Control in Natural Areas in the Western United States

by University of California Weed Research & Information Center

Biology and control methods for 340 species. Tables of chemical and non-chemical control options. Authored by 15 experts from California, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, Utah, & Washington. 544 pages with photos.(2013) $37.00

Training Video on BMPS for Preventing the Spread of Invasive Plants

by Cal-IPC

42-minute training video for land managers and utility/transportation managers. Covers movement, disturbance, planning and awareness. Features presentations by experts from park agencies, a water utility, an electric utility, and Caltrans. (2013) $10.00

Preventing the Spread of Invasive Plants: Best Management Practices for Land Managers

by Cal-IPC

Published by the California Invasive Plant Council, this manual presents a set of voluntary guidelines and ready-to-use checklists to help those managing wildlands in California to prevent the accidental spread of terrestrial invasive plants. $10.00

Preventing the Spread of Invasive Plants: Best Management Practices for Transportation and Utility Corridors

by Cal-IPC

Transportation and utility corridors are at-risk sites for the introduction and spread of noxious and invasive plants. This manual presents an accessible overview of key prevention measures as well as ready-to-use checklists. Free pdf.

Weeds of California and Other Western States
(2 vols.)

by Dr. Joseph M. DiTomaso and Evelyn A. Healy

This 1900-page, 2-volume set is the most complete book on weed identification ever produced in the United States. Identification guide to 750 weed species with 3000 color photos. Detailed descriptions of morphology and biology. Includes a CD with all photos from the book, copyright-free for educational use. $80.00

The Weed Worker’s Handbook

Published by the Watershed Project and the California Invasive Plant Council, the Weed Workers’ Handbook explains how to remove more than 35 of the San Francisco Bay Area’s most invasive plants. (2004) Out of print. Available as a pdf.

Aquatic and Riparian Weeds of the West

by Dr. Joseph M. DiTomaso and Evelyn A. Healy

This reference manual combines stunning photography with complete information for weed identification and biology. Over 550 photos illustrate 170 species of submerged, floating leaf, and emergent aquatic weeds. This set of weeds includes common riparian invaders such as Arundo donax, purple loosestrife, Harding grass, and Russian olive. (2003) $40.00

Invasive Plants of California’s Wildlands

Invasive species – those nonnative organisms that aggressively spread into the landscape—are widely recognized as major threats to biological diversity, second only to direct habitat loss. This book provides specific information about the biology and control of the 78 nonnative plant species that are listed by the California Invasive Plant Council (Cal-IPC) as being of greatest ecological concern in California. (2000) $25.00

Yellow Starthistle Management Guide

By Joseph M. DiTomaso, Guy B. Kyser, and Michael Pitcairn

This guide compares the advantages and disadvantages of techniques used to control one of the most widespread weeds in California, including mechanical methods, chemical treatments, cultural practices, and biological agents. Includes case studies using integrated methods. $5.00

Use of Fire as a Tool for Controlling Invasive Plants

By Joseph M. DiTomaso, Matthew L. Brooks, Edith B. Allen, and Ralph Minnich
Edited by Joseph M. DiTomaso and Douglas W. Johnson

This report captures the current state of knowledge on the use of fire to manage invasive plants in wildlands, so that better information can facilitate improved decision making when considering the use of prescribed burning for the management of invasive plants. Out of print. Available as a pdf.

Grass and Broadleaf Identification USB

This USB drive contains the identification databases for both “Broadleaf Weeds of California” and “Grass and Grass-like Weeds of California,” allowing identification of 722 broadleaf species and 200 weedy grasses by characteristics visible to the naked eye. It replaces the previous CD set. By Joe DiTomaso of UC Davis. PC compatible only. (2014) $50.00

Don’t Plant a Pest: Central Valley

The Central Valley brochure describes multiple alternatives for: periwinkle; English and Algerian ivy; giant reed; fountaingrass; pampas grass; broom; scarlet wisteria; eucalyptus; Chinese tallow; and saltcedar.

Out of stock. The Don’t Plant a Pest Central Valley brochure is available as a pdf, not scaled for letter-sized printing.

Don’t Plant a Pest: Bay Area

The San Francisco Bay Area brochure describes multiple alternatives for: periwinkle; English and Algerian ivy; iceplant; little leaf cotoneaster; licorice plant; pampas grass; and broom species. $20.00 (pack of 50)

Don’t Plant a Pest: Southern California

The Southern California brochure offers replacement ideas for: iceplant; English, German or Cape ivy; periwinkle; fountain grass; pampas grass; broom species; acacia; myoporum; Mexican Fan or Canary Island date palms; Brazilian pepper trees; and eucalyptus or gum trees. $20.00 (pack of 50)

Don’t Plant a Pest: Southern California (in Spanish)

No plante una plaga! is a Spanish translation of the Southern California Don’t Plant a Pest brochure. $20.00 (pack of 50)

Don’t Plant a Pest: Central Coast

The Central Coast brochure is designed for Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo, and other Central Coast counties. It offers replacement ideas for: iceplant; English, or Algerian ivy; periwinkle; green fountain grass; pampas grass; broom species; and cotoneaster.

Out of Stock. The Don’t Plant a Pest Central Coast brochure is available as a pdf, not scaled for letter-sized printing.

Don’t Plant a Pest: Sierra Foothills

The Sierra Foothills brochure describes alternatives for periwinkle; English and Algerian ivy; crimson fountaingrass; pampassgrass; jubatagrass; giant reed (arundo); Scotch, French, and Spanish brooms; scarlet wisteria (rattlebox); Chinese tallow tree; tree-of-heaven; and saltcedar (tamarisk).

Out of Stock. The Don’t Plant a Pest Sierra Foothills brochure is available as a pdf, not scaled for letter-sized printing.

Don’t Plant a Pest: Lake Tahoe Basin

The Lake Tahoe Basin brochure describes multiple alternatives for: periwinkle; English and Algerian ivy; giant reed; fountaingrass; pampas grass; broom; scarlet wisteria; eucalyptus; Chinese tallow; and saltcedar.

(Out of Print)

Don’t Plant a Pest: Trees of California

Trees of California suggests replacements for: black acacia; Russian olive; blue gum eucalyptus; myoporum; black locust; Chinese tallow tree; Brazilian and Peruvian pepper tree; scarlet wisteria; saltcedar; and single seed hawthorne.

$20.00 (pack of 50)

Don’t Plant a Pest: Aquatic Plants in California

The Aquatic Plants brochure covers plants used in water gardens or ponds and suggests replacements for water hyacinth; giant salvinia; Eurasian watermilfoil; hydrilla; Brazilian waterweed (anacharis); giant reed; purple loosestrife; waterprimrose; parrotfeather; and yellowflag iris.

$20.00 (pack of 50)

Biological Pollution: What you should know about invasive plants in California

This brochure introduces a general audience to the impacts of invasive plants. What are invasive plants? What dangers do they pose and what is being done to save California?s threatened landscapes? Answers to these and other questions are provided here.

$15.00 (pack of 100)

Arundo: Streamside Invader

Known as giant reed, Arundo donax poses a major threat to riparian habitat. Learn why and what you can do to help. This brochure was produced for the California Department of Fish and Game by the Sonoma Ecology Center.

Sample brochures available. Email info@cal-ipc.org.

Japanese Dodder

Japanese dodder is a parasitic vine that forms dense tangles on other plants. The state is working to eradicate this pest. Help stop the spread of this new invader to California with this multi-language brochure produced by Cal-IPC and partners. The brochure provides a description of Japanese dodder and information on how to report it in English, Spanish, Mandarin, and Hmong.

Thanks to funding from the California Dept. of Food and Agriculture, packs of this brochure are available at no charge (shipping is charged).

Chico Bag

Shop with a message! Cal-IPC messenger-style bag holds up to 40 lbs. of groceries or gear. Sling strap ideal for bicycling or walking. Front image framed by California Invasive Plant Council and Protecting California wildlands since 1992. Stuff pouch says Cal-IPC. Dark blue.

ON SALE:$3

Cal-IPC T-Shirt

Show everyone how much you love to support Cal-IPC by letting us get your back. This T-shirt has the Cal-IPC logo on the front, and the Cal-IPC slogan on the back “Protecting California’s Environment and Economy from Invasive Plants.” Dark gray or purple. 100% pre-shrunk cotton, short-sleeved.

$15 each. Available in Male or Female cut, sizes S to XXL

Khaki Cal-IPC hat

Let your love for Cal-IPC show, with this cap. Keeps the sun out of your eyes.

$15 each. One size, adjustable

Boot Brush

PlayCleanGo

A handy tool for removing soil from boots before leaving a site to prevent the spread of soil-borne pathogens and invasive plant seeds. $5.00 each, $40.00 for pack of 10.