Invasive Species - Page 3

April 18, 2023

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

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 such as cotton rats have been left barely

June 17, 2023

Invasion of the Cannibal Crickets: Nevada Residents Trapped in Homes

Nature·News·USA

Nevada has experienced a significant infestation of Mormon crickets, leading to residents being confined to their homes due to the overwhelming presence of these

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

Nature·News·Wildlife

The Utah Department of Natural Resources has come up with an innovative strategy for reducing the population of invasive bullfrogs: encouraging locals to catch

Infestation·Nature·USA

Balsam Woolly Adelgid Threatens Michigan’s Fir Trees and Christmas Joy

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,

Karmactive Staff

September 28, 2023

Europe·Infestation·Nature

Red Fire Ant Invasion: Europe’s New Unwanted Guest!

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

Karmactive Team

September 17, 2023

Florida Python Everglades. Photo by Jake Travers, FWC (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

Infestation·Nature·USA·Wildlife

Everglades Under Siege: The Python Challenge Winners of 2023 Unveiled!

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

Karmactive Staff

September 16, 2023

Artificial Intelligence·Robotics

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

The eastern United States is under siege. Not by a force of nature or a human adversary, but by the spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect with a voracious appetite for economically crucial

Rahul Somvanshi

August 23, 2023

Nature·News

Invasion Alert: Deadly Asian Hornets Now in the U.S.!

Georgia Faces New Agricultural Threat In a startling revelation, the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) confirmed the presence of the yellow-legged hornet, an invasive species, on American soil. This Asian hornet, known

Govind Tekale

August 17, 2023

Nature·USA

Unprecedented Quarantine Unfolds in Santa Clarita Valley due to Invasion of Tau Fruit Fly Threat

The California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) has declared a distinctive quarantine, unprecedented in the Western Hemisphere, targeting the invasive and potentially harmful Tau fruit fly, predominantly spotted in the upscale

Govind Tekale

July 29, 2023

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·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

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