Shadow Surveys: How Non-Target Identifications and Citizen Outreach Enhance Exotic Pest Detection

Of 70 newly identified pests in Washington State, 36 percent were first found by private citizens – outpacing professionals who discovered 28 percent.

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Looney, Chris & Murray, Todd & LaGasa, Eric & Hellman, Warren & Passoa, Steven. (2016). “Shadow Surveys: How Non-Target Identifications and Citizen Outreach Enhance Exotic Pest Detection.” American Entomologist. 62. 247-254. 10.1093/ae/tmw063.

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