The red fire ant, known scientifically as Solenopsis invicta, has now established its presence in Europe. An international study led by the Institute of Evolutionary Biology (IBE) discovered numerous colonies of this
Rallying the Troops: LSU’s Ecological Initiative The LSU AgCenter is setting up a new battlefield against invasive species, known for wreaking havoc on native ecosystems and the economy. This new Center of
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In the lush, flowing expanses of the Grand River, a team of conservationists from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and Kansas Department of Wildlife and
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In a novel and eco-conscious endeavor, Charlottesville’s Department of Parks and Recreation has enlisted a herd of goats from Goat Busters, an Afton, VA-based company, to manage invasive plant species at Fry’s
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The wild pig situation in the U.S. is more than a mere nuisance; it’s a full-blown environmental and economic challenge. The University of Georgia’s research peels back the layers on the wild
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In the forests of several counties, a silent, unassuming intruder is quietly rewriting the script of our soil’s story. The Asian jumping worm, a seemingly modest creature, is subtly yet profoundly reshaping
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Georgia’s Ogeechee River has a new, unwelcome guest: the non-native flathead catfish. This news from the Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) has set off alarms among nature lovers, as these fish could mess
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Towson University has found a quirky yet effective solution to tackle invasive plants: goats! Since 2014, under James Hull’s leadership at the Glen Arboretum, these four-legged munchers from Harmony Church Farm have
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In the tranquil landscapes of Missaukee County, Michigan, an unseen adversary is silently laying siege to the balsam fir trees. The culprit, a tiny invasive insect known as the balsam woolly adelgid,
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The red fire ant, known scientifically as Solenopsis invicta, has now established its presence in Europe. An international study led by the Institute of Evolutionary Biology (IBE) discovered numerous colonies of this
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In the heart of the Everglades, a battle rages on. Not one of man against man, but of man against nature. The 2023 Florida Python Challenge, as announced by Lieutenant Governor Jeanette
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