Invasive Species - Page 2

June 16, 2023

Invasion of the Cannibal Crickets: Nevada Residents Trapped in Homes

Nevada has experienced a significant infestation of Mormon crickets, leading to residents being confined to their homes due to the overwhelming presence of these insects. Videos shared by residents, depict the crickets

Nature·News·USA

The Smelly Invasion: How Globe Chamomile ‘Stinknet’ is Taking Over Arizona

An invasive plant, Globe Chamomile, or ‘stinknet’ is becoming more & more prevalent in Arizona. Often mistaken for a flower, stinknet is not native to Arizona; it comes from South Africa. Many people want to get rid of it, though

April 18, 2023

Scientists Uncover the Rapid Spread of the ‘Death Cap’ Mushroom Across North America

Nature·Science·USA

A new study by scientists from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, published in the bioRxiv journal, has uncovered the reason behind the rapid spread of

This AI Robot is the Farmer’s New Best Friend: Destroying Pests Before They Hatch!

Artificial Intelligence·Robotics

The eastern United States is under siege. Not by a force of nature or a human adversary, but by the spotted lanternfly, an invasive

Nature·News·USA

Rising Threat: Spotted Lanternfly Infestations Alarm Ohio’s Agricultural Landscapes

The Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive insect wreaking havoc on crops and native plants, has made an unwelcome appearance in Cleveland, Ohio, notably in St. Joseph Cemetery. Ohio State University (OSU) researchers Thomas

Karmactive Team

July 21, 2023

Nature·News·Wildlife

Python Action Team Discovers the Largest Python Nest in Florida History

Florida’s efforts to protect its unique biodiversity scored a significant victory recently as the Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission’s Python Action Team discovered the state’s largest python nest in history. An

Govind Tekale

July 17, 2023

Nature·News·USA

Invasion of the Great Lakes: How Sea Lampreys with Oral Sucking Disk Devastated the Trout Fishery

With their unique circular row of teeth or oral sucking disk, serrated tongue, and eel-like shape, make sea Lampreys effective killers and a type of fish known for their invasive nature. Sea

Rahul Somvanshi

July 9, 2023

Nature·News·Wildlife

From Pest to Feast: Utah’s Unconventional Solution to Invasive Bullfrogs

The Utah Department of Natural Resources has come up with an innovative strategy for reducing the population of invasive bullfrogs: encouraging locals to catch and consume them. Here, the department’s mission is

Palak Chauhanand

Karmactive Staff

June 23, 2023

Nature·Science·Wildlife

Gene-Modified ‘Sterile Soldiers’ to Eradicate Invasive Fruit Flies: Gene Drive To Tackle Pest

The research conducted at North Carolina State University on using genetic modification and “gene drive” technology to control the population of an invasive fruit fly called the spotted wing drosophila has shown

Govind Tekale

June 22, 2023

Nature·News·USA·Wildlife

Ecosystem in Peril: Burmese Pythons Decimate Native Wildlife, Fuel Rat Invasion

The existence of the Burmese Python in the Everglades has a significant ecological effect, especially on rat populations. Burmese pythons have gradually eliminated native mammals like bobcats and foxes, while smaller mammals

Piyush Meena

June 17, 2023

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