National Pest Observation Repository

Overview

The National Pest Observation Repository allows for the aggregation of data on pests and diseases. Different organizations and groups use different systems of collecting data; this data aggregation allows for a more complete picture of pests and disease that will be available to researchers and those building models to better determine risk of pest and disease outbreaks. Many people are striving toward the same goal, and this repository permits data sharing through collaboration, not competition.

iPiPE is the driving force behind this repository. All data from the iPiPE project will be made available. Some data will be shared in real time, while other data will be held for a maximum of 3 years before release. The repository is housed within the existing EDDMapS system to facilitate cooperation between an already impressive array of participants. Any portion of the data that may be shared publicly will be made available along with the over 3 million records that are currently hosted in this system. For that data that is more confidential, a "shopping cart"- like interface will be available for users to request full data access. Once data is selected and requested by the user, associated authorized representatives will be notified for approval.


JapHoneysuckle before&after EDDMapS
The National Pest Observation Repository allows for aggregation of distribution data on pests and disease, such as the invasive Japanese honeysuckle. The image on the left displays data for the state of Georgia from the USDA PLANTS database in May 2013. The image on the right displays that same species distribution after sharing data from other organizations for the state.

How You Can Get Involved

Help fill gaps in time and space!

For a full list of data types and definitions, visit the EDDMapS data dictionary.

  • Minimum Data Required:

  • Who reported (can be a group)
  • Where (can be a county and/or State)
  • What (can be species or complex)
  • When (can be a year)

  • Types of Data Desired:

  • Insects
  • Diseases
  • Weeds
  • Invasives
  • Natives

  • Additional Data Accepted:

  • Site
  • Habitat
  • Historical data
  • Life Stage/Phenology
  • Host
  • Scouting Reports
  • Biocontrols
  • Counts
  • Literature References
  • Damage
  • Resistance Profile
  • Incidence
  • Severity
  • Infested Area
  • Latitude/Longitude Coordinates
  • Area Shape (polygon)
  • Presence/Absence

Extension agents and other reporters report to iPiPE currently, while EDDMapS collects data from various apps created by Bugwood in addition to acting as an information broker and universal data translator for other groups. All of this data will be available to you, the researcher, either immediately or, in the case of some iPiPE data, after no more than 3 years.
iPiPE flowchart