Even if you’re not much of a gardener, you are probably aware of the harm that invasive plant species can cause. But plants are not the only species that can wreak havoc in the landscape. The pests that prey on non-native plants can be even more devastating when they escape the garden and find defenseless native plants to feed on. […]
By Anders Lorenzen Research by the University of Birmingham in collaboration with the British Antarctic Survey has found that a tiny flightless midge, which has colonised Antarctica’s Signy Island, is driving fundamental changes to the island’s soil ecosystem. Graphic identifying the spread of Eretmoptera murphyi on Antarctica’s Signy Island. Graph credit: University of Birmingham. The study reveals that the non-native […]
Hunting has driven many species to extinction, while many more species continue to be threatened by poachers. But when hunters turn their attention to invasive species, they can provide an environmental benefit. In some places, authorities encourage hunting invasive species by making it a competitive sport. Here are a few ways that hunters can use their skills to benefit the […]
Although this bright metallic-green beetle is smaller than a dime and looks harmless, the emerald ash borer is a highly destructive, wood-boring pest that has killed hundreds of millions of ash trees across North America. This exotic beetle likely entered the country from Asia and was first discovered in southeastern Michigan in 2002. Ash is a popular shade tree across […]