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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.

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 displace humans around the globe

Research reveals that introduced organisms can play a role similar to natural disasters or disease The post Invasive species displace humans around the globe appeared first on The...

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.

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

Aquarium fish escapes into crater lake, scientists fear biodiversity risk

Flowerhorn cichlids, bred by humans, have found their way into Lake Sampaloc, a crater lake in the Philippines. Their presence poses a significant threat to the local ecosystem, co...

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...

Two Asian praying mantises are spreading across Europe, and scientists warn they threaten wildlife

Two invasive species of Asian praying mantis are proliferating rapidly across Europe, posing a significant threat to local pollinators and endangered small wildlife. Urban areas an...

Environmental Impact Assessment: Taiwan’s freshwater invaders

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...

Invasive species thrive as global warming transforms the Mediterranean 

Pepis, the bearded skipper of a small fishing boat, deftly picks up two lionfish caught in experimental traps off the coast of Cyprus, cuts off their venomous spines, guts them and...

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...

Biodiversity fears as human-bred hybrid fish integrate into Philippines lake

Escaped flowerhorn cichlids are causing concern for native species and about parasites capable of infecting humansEscaped ornamental aquarium fish have integrated into a local ecos...