Adopt-a-Kudzu Site

Many  people are surprised to find out that Indiana has kudzu.  In fact, an inventory by the Department of Natural Resources - Division of Entomology and Plant Pathology (DEPP) revealed more  than 100 sites for this invasive vine in Indiana, with five of those sites in Monroe County. MC-IRIS is collaborating with DEPP by adopting the five kudzu sites in the county.  DEPP has already treated those five sites for 2-3 years, greatly reducing the size of each kudzu infestation.  MC-IRIS now visits each site annually and continues treatments as needed, freeing up DEPP resources to take on kudzu in other counties.  

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MC-IRIS treating kudzu at one of the five Monroe County sites

Kudzu leaves being sprayed.