Find tips to identify and control high-ranking species. Early Detection and Rapid Response lists emerging invasive species in Fairfax County and where they have been found. Fairfax County monitors and manages forest insect pests and diseases with approval from the state agricultural department. Explore the Forest Pests - Insects and Diseases webpage for more information Invasive Wildlife and Fish The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources provides detailed fact sheets on invasive wildlife and fish. The fact sheets show what they look like, the problems they cause, and how to help. EDDMaps and Apps Online Tools The apps listed below are free but may require creating an account. EDDMapS: A mapping system to track invasive species. Penn State Extension offers a video series showing detailed identification features of invasive plants. These videos can help you recognize key traits of invasive species. Get help with your plant and gardening questions and with plant and insect identification from local experts. Fairfax County Master Gardeners provide help through Diagnostic Labs year-round. They hold Plant Clinics at various locations throughout the county from May through September. The horticulture Help Desk is staffed by the Fairfax County Master Gardeners and the Green Spring Master Gardeners year-round.