• “National Invasive Species Awareness Week” Spotlights the Importance of Prevention and Management Strategies
  

    National Invasive Species Awareness Week is scheduled for February 23-28.   And according to experts with the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA), it’s a topic that deserves our attention.  Non-native plants, animals and pathogens can harm humans and the … more »

• Weed Science Society of America Announces 2014 Winners in Annual Awards Program
  

  This week the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA) honored nearly three dozen individuals for their outstanding contributions to the field of weed science.  The awards were presented during the organization’s annual meeting, held this year in Vancouver, Canada. “We’re … more »

• Ornamentals Gone Wild: Weed Scientists Recommend Smart Shopping When Selecting New Flowers and Shrubs
  

  Will that showy ornamental flower or shrub you purchased prove to be well behaved?  According to experts with the Weed Science Society of America (WSSA), it is important to be an informed shopper so you don’t end up with a … more »

• The American Association of Pesticide Safety Educators Recognize WSSA
  

  The American Association of Pesticide Safety Educators recognize WSSA for encouraging and promoting the development of knowledge concerning weeds and their impact on the environment. For the detailed appreciation letter, please click here. more »

• Cotton Growers Still Searching for Viable Solutions in Battle against Herbicide Resistance
  

  For nearly a decade, cotton growers have been battling to save crops from the ravages of glyphosate-resistant Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri).  Though in many ways they are finally gaining the upper hand, an expert with the Weed Science Society of … more »

• Managing Herbicide Drift is the Law
  

  Keeping herbicides from drifting off target is the law and “it’s the neighborly thing to do,” says a University of Georgia weed specialist. more »

• Palmer Amaranth Resistant to Atrazine Confirmed in Georgia
  

  Plants from a recently collected Palmer amaranth seed sample submitted by Berrien County, Ga., University of Georgia Extension agent Eddie Beasley have been confirmed to be resistant to atrazine. This population was more »

• Weeds Warrant Urgent Conservation
  

  Faced with climate change, plant breeders are increasingly turning to the genomes of the wild, weedy relatives of crops for traits such as drought tolerance and disease resistance. But a global analysis of 455 crop wild relatives has found that 54% are underrepresented more »

• A lethal dose of RNA
  

  Researchers are using a new technology called RNA interference to help plants fend off insects on their own with very little collateral damage. The first results may come on the markets before the end of the decade. more »

• WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 01- Safety Begins at the Point of Sale
• WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 02- The Buyer Has Important Responsibilities
• WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 03- Hiring a Pest Management Professional
• WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 04- The Importance of Reading the Pesticide Label
• WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 05- Restricted Use Pesticides Require an Extra Level of Care
• WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 06- Certification Programs Fulfill an Essential Need for Competent Pesticide Applicators
• WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 07- Always Be Diligent Concerning Personal Protective Equipment
• WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 08- Employers Play a Central Role in Protecting Agricultural Workers and Pesticide Handlers
• WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 09- Preparation and Oversight are Vital When Storing a Pesticide
• WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 10- The Applicator Must Ensure that Pesticide Spray Drift Does No Harm
• WSSA Pesticide Stewardship Series 11- Proper Disposal of Pesticides Extends Far Beyond the Container

The WSSA, a non-profit professional society, promotes research, education, and extension outreach activities related to weeds; provides science-based information to the public and policy makers; and fosters awareness of weeds and their impacts on managed and natural ecosystems. Learn more about the WSSA.