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Invasive species displace humans around the globe

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Northeast Ohio’s uninvited guests are all wet

Invasive species are non-native organisms that, once introduced to a new ecosystem -- in this case, a waterway -- reproduce aggressively and cause real harm to the environment, eco...

Invasive species cause more harm in the Global South

Invasive species can wreak havoc on ecosystems. A new study in Science suggests low- and middle-income countries in the Global South experience greater harms.

Invasive species are a nightmare. Why did CSIRO just introduce three more?

There are plenty of disaster stories when it comes to invasive species. Here’s how the humble dung beetle flipped the script.

A global invasion and divergence in plant-pathogen interactions

Ylva Lekberg, from MPG Ranch, discusses her article: Eco-evolutionary shifts in interactions between a globally invasive plant and belowground putative pathogens coincide with shif...

Invasive giant prawn spreads through protected areas in Brazil

The stealthy and increasingly persistent presence of an exotic species — the giant river prawn— in Brazil’s coastal ecosystems has been raising numerous alarms among scientists, fi...

Crews work to identify, eliminate invasive species in N.Y.'s waterways

Mark Goshgarian took to the waters in search of more invasive species, and spoke to the experts on how to identify, treat and avoid them.

Restoring Nature Action 8: Remove Invasive Plants

#mgnv #mastergardener #invasives The proliferation of invasive plants limits the wildlife value of our yards and is an active threat to the native plant communities that support wi...

Invasive plants having detrimental effect on organic farms – DAFM

The Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM) has updated organic production rules for the control of invasive plant species on farms. The department said that invasive...

Invasive Prussian carp swarm Calgary stormwater pond, can clone themselves

In Calgary, invasive Prussian carp are infiltrating the stormwater system, creating a serious threat to local ecology. These fish breed swiftly, endangering aquatic life and city i...

How Invasive Pests Spread and How You Can Help Stop Them

Invasive pests threaten ecosystems, crops, and forests, but simple actions can help prevent their spread and protect natural resources. The post How Invasive Pests Spread and How Y...

Between 1969 and 1972, US released a weevil to fight musk thistle; it later attacked native thistles

A biological control initiative aimed at managing invasive thistles integrated a weevil specifically targeting musk thistle. Unfortunately, this insect extended its reach to native...

How Invasive Pests Spread and How You Can Help Stop Them

How Brown Tree Snakes Became an Unstoppable Invasive Species

Biologists have long wondered how such a small number of individuals from the invasive species managed to colonize the island so successfully. Few invasive animals have reshaped an...

Environmental Impact Assessment: Taiwan’s freshwater invaders

Billions of Invasive Fish Have Taken Over the Great Lakes. Scientists Say We Can Still Stop Their Next Invasion

The slow inland spread of round goby may give conservation managers a valuable window to protect rivers and streams before the fish become firmly established. Round goby are now so...

Invasive plant growth shaped by soil microbes and local leaf inputs

In a discovery that could reshape how scientists think about biological invasions, researchers in China have shown that the notorious invasive plant Ageratina adenophora—widely kno...

Ships trapped near Strait of Hormuz could become nurseries for invasive species

Ships lingering in the Persian Gulf could unintentionally facilitate the spread of harmful marine invaders worldwide. Extended anchorage allows marine organisms to thrive on the hu...

SSI Launches New Invasive Species Management Specialty Course

Scuba Schools International (SSI) has announced the launch of its new Invasive Species Management Specialty.

A single tree can make 9 million seeds - and it's invading Queensland

An ornamental tree planted in Tahiti in 1937 now poses a serious biosecurity threat. This invasive miconia species aggressively invades forests and smothers native vegetation. A si...

More support for invasive species ‘strike teams’

A bill recently approved by the U.S. House Natural Resources Committee could bolster efforts to combat invasive species on Hawaii Island by expanding an existing “strike team” init...

House committee approves funding for invasive species strike teams

The US House Natural Resources Committee unanimously approved a bill deploying specialized strike teams to combat invasive species. The legislation authorizes $10 million annually,...

Red mangroves brought to Hawaii now threaten wetlands and endangered birds

In Hawaii, environmental teams are embarking on an ambitious project to eradicate invasive red mangroves, targeting nearly two miles of waterways in Kailua. This initiative is vita...

Challenge Accepted: Evaluating and Remediating Ecologically Destructive Plants in the Home Landscape

A thoughtful removal plan can reduce invasive plants without creating new problems elsewhere in the landscape