Engage Ready-to-Use Bugwood Tools for Program Success
With over 213 million information requests across 114 websites in 2025, the Bugwood Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health continues to serve as a trusted hub for information, tools, and resources related to invasive species, forest health, and natural and agricultural management.
In 2025 alone, Bugwood Tools, including flagship systems Bugwood Images and EDDMapS, supported 233,415 users. The newest addition, Connect, simplifies user access by providing a single sign-on for all systems and offers working groups information collection, resource management, and communication functions.
As the 30-year celebration kicked off with the Bugwood Summit, the team rolled out refreshed site updates and features with one goal in mind … Bugwood offers solutions.
What Are Bugwood Tools?
Bugwood Tools are free, technology-based systems that support research, education, and outreach. They are built to help users save time, stay organized, and focus on impact.
Who Uses Bugwood Tools?
A wide range of professionals and communities working in natural resources, agriculture, and education, including:
- Researchers and academic professionals
- Land managers and conservation practitioners
- Extension agents and crop consultants
- Communications and marketing teams
- Grant-funded programs and initiatives
- Photographers and content contributors
- Gardeners and citizen scientists
How Are Bugwood Tools Used?
Bugwood Tools support a variety of program needs, helping users to:
- Report and track invasive species observations
- Map and better understand species distribution
- Support early detection and response efforts
- Preserve, access, and request high-quality images
- Collect and organize working group information, resources, and communication
- Share educational resources and outreach materials
- Assess program impact
Available tools include EDDMapS, Wild Spotter, Bugwood Images, Bugwood Presents, Bugwood Video, IPM Resource Database, and Connect. Whether you’re managing a program, contributing data, or engaging your community, many organizations find that integrating existing tools can simplify workflows, strengthen coordination, and allow more time to focus on program goals and impact. If you’re creating systems or are already doing these things, Bugwood Tools are ready to help bring it all together.
Virtual Bugwood Summit Highlights Tools in Action
The 2026 Bugwood Summit, held on April 16 highlighted key systems, including Bugwood Images, the IPM Resource Database, EDDMapS, citizen science applications, and the new Connect platform.
Available tools include EDDMapS, Wild Spotter, Bugwood Images, Bugwood Presents, Bugwood Video, IPM Resource Database, and Connect. Whether you’re managing a program, contributing data, or engaging your community, many organizations find that integrating existing tools can simplify workflows, strengthen coordination, and allow more time to focus on program goals and impact. If you’re creating systems or are already doing these things, Bugwood Tools are ready to help bring it all together.