Outsmart Invasive Species

Outsmart Invasive Species

by Charles T. Bargeron

2 ratings
7 reviews

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  • Released
  • Updated
  • March 9, 2012
  • December 15, 2022
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This educational app empowers citizens to identify and report invasive species. It facilitates data collection on environmental threats, aiding in monitoring and control efforts. Join a community dedicated to protecting local ecosystems.

Identify invasive species
Collect and report data
Citizen science participation
Environmental monitoring
Invasive species control
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What's New in Outsmart Invasive Species

3.10

December 15, 2022

Support Warning - EDDMaps is growing. To develop new and better maintain current features, we have consolidated our regional apps into one EDDMapS app. We will discontinue supporting Outsmart as of March 31, 2023 and ask for you to join us on our new platform. For any questions or concerns, email bugwood@uga.edu.

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User reviews

Bugs

I'm sorry but I can't use your app because the icon is an insect and the load screen is an insect. Then there's some menu picture of an insect. Creeps me out. Sorry. Just wanted to give you the feedback in case you make a bug free version. I just wanted it for the invasive plants... I'll get a friend without insect-phobia to download it to use instead of me!
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App crashes

Whenever I try to click for the info on a species the app immediately crashes.

Interesting but could be better

This should include places the species have been found so users know if a specific plant or insect has been known to be in their area. That would certainly make it easier to find species, so users know what to look for around them.

It DOES have larger pictures!

Mea culpa - the app does have large pictures of each invasive. After watching the cute video and wondering how the hiker got a large pic on her app, I played around with it more: if you tap the blue arrow on the side on each invasive it goes to a larger pic which you can zoom in on. Tapping to the left of the blue arrow brings up descriptive info and a way to report the find. Well done! And I noticed the same folks at the Center for Invasive Species at U of Georgia have additional apps. Check out the one for Florida, land of the invasives!
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Needs Better ID Photos

There's a tiny, barely identifiable photo, and when you select it, it goes to the info/record screen, but there is no better picture. I'll never be able to identify anything from the tiny thumbnail for a comparison with the subject if I can't tell what it looks like. It needs better identification confirmation to be of any use. I like the concept of it though so I'm going to give it high marks in hopes the "designers" will take it to actual designers in order to get a useable interface. Unless you already know what you're working with, this app is pointless to release to the average person for assistance.
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FAQ

What is Outsmart Invasive Species?

Outsmart Invasive Species is a citizen science project that allows volunteers to identify and report invasive species. The goal is to strengthen monitoring efforts and help control outbreaks of new or emergent invasive species.

Who developed Outsmart Invasive Species?

The project is a collaboration between the University of Massachusetts Amherst, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (MA DCR), and the Center for Invasive Species and Ecosystem Health at the University of Georgia.

What devices does Outsmart Invasive Species support?

Outsmart Invasive Species is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices.

What is the age rating for Outsmart Invasive Species?

The app has an age rating of 4+, making it suitable for a wide range of users.

How often is Outsmart Invasive Species updated?

The latest version, 3.10, was released on December 15, 2022. Updates are provided to maintain and improve app features.

What is the user rating for Outsmart Invasive Species?

The app has a rating of 4.0 stars based on 2 user ratings.

Is there a cost to use Outsmart Invasive Species?

No, Outsmart Invasive Species is available for free.

Where can I get support for Outsmart Invasive Species?

For questions or concerns, you can email bugwood@uga.edu. The app is transitioning to a consolidated EDDMapS app, with support for Outsmart ending March 31, 2023.