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fromSFGATE
1 day ago
Silicon Valley food

California is dumping millions of flies on Bay Area residents

California is using a sterile insect technique to combat Mediterranean fruit flies.
Millions of sterilized male fruit flies are released to disrupt mating cycles.
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
1 week ago
Pets

Why the invasive rodent species nutria are such a problematic pest

Nutria are destructive invasive rodents that threaten ecosystems and agriculture through rapid reproduction and habitat destruction.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
7 months ago
OMG science

Spotted Lanternflies Are Back. Here's How to Deal With Them. - Washingtonian

The spotted lanternfly poses a serious threat to agriculture and local ecosystems in several states.
It is essential for residents to identify and report sightings to control the infestation.
fromBoston.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Here's where the spotted lanternfly has been reported in Mass.

Officials in Massachusetts are urging the public to identify and detect the spreading spotted lanternfly to protect local industries and the environment.
Silicon Valley food
fromSFGATE
1 day ago

California is dumping millions of flies on Bay Area residents

California is using a sterile insect technique to combat Mediterranean fruit flies.
Millions of sterilized male fruit flies are released to disrupt mating cycles.
fromwww.pressenterprise.com
1 week ago
Pets

Why the invasive rodent species nutria are such a problematic pest

Nutria are destructive invasive rodents that threaten ecosystems and agriculture through rapid reproduction and habitat destruction.
fromWashingtonian - The website that Washington lives by.
7 months ago
OMG science

Spotted Lanternflies Are Back. Here's How to Deal With Them. - Washingtonian

The spotted lanternfly poses a serious threat to agriculture and local ecosystems in several states.
It is essential for residents to identify and report sightings to control the infestation.
fromBoston.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Here's where the spotted lanternfly has been reported in Mass.

Officials in Massachusetts are urging the public to identify and detect the spreading spotted lanternfly to protect local industries and the environment.
more#pest-control
#environmental-impact
fromModern Farmer
7 months ago
OMG science

Building a Market for Invasive Species - Modern Farmer

Green crabs, both invasive and delicious, are being promoted by chefs to help address ecological issues and create sustainable dining options.
fromTasting Table
2 days ago
SF food

The Invasive Fish You Should Consider For Your Next Taco Night - Tasting Table

Incorporating invasive species like snakehead fish into meals can help ecosystems and reduce waste.
fromEarth911
1 month ago
Environment

Protecting Your Garden From Invasive Plant Species

Gardens intended to beautify can inadvertently harm local ecosystems through invasive plant species.
fromsfist.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Invasive, 20-Pound Swamp Rat' Rodents Spreading Across Bay Area, Definitely Pose a Threat

Nutria are an invasive species causing severe ecological and agricultural damage in California.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

Warning over unprecedented' surge in early sightings of Asian hornets

The resurgence of the Asian hornet poses significant threats to native pollinators in the UK.
Invasive hornets have been sighted earlier than usual, indicating a potential population surge.
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago
Europe news

What are nutria, and how could they possibly be a problem? DW 04/02/2025

Nutria, originally from South America, have spread globally and can cause significant environmental damage despite their harmless appearance.
fromModern Farmer
7 months ago
OMG science

Building a Market for Invasive Species - Modern Farmer

Green crabs, both invasive and delicious, are being promoted by chefs to help address ecological issues and create sustainable dining options.
fromTasting Table
2 days ago
SF food

The Invasive Fish You Should Consider For Your Next Taco Night - Tasting Table

Incorporating invasive species like snakehead fish into meals can help ecosystems and reduce waste.
fromEarth911
1 month ago
Environment

Protecting Your Garden From Invasive Plant Species

Gardens intended to beautify can inadvertently harm local ecosystems through invasive plant species.
fromsfist.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

Invasive, 20-Pound Swamp Rat' Rodents Spreading Across Bay Area, Definitely Pose a Threat

Nutria are an invasive species causing severe ecological and agricultural damage in California.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 weeks ago
UK news

Warning over unprecedented' surge in early sightings of Asian hornets

The resurgence of the Asian hornet poses significant threats to native pollinators in the UK.
Invasive hornets have been sighted earlier than usual, indicating a potential population surge.
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago
Europe news

What are nutria, and how could they possibly be a problem? DW 04/02/2025

Nutria, originally from South America, have spread globally and can cause significant environmental damage despite their harmless appearance.
more#environmental-impact
#wildlife-conservation
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Week in wildlife: a turtle hatchling, a curious marmoset and an oarfish

Conservation efforts are crucial to prevent species extinction, as demonstrated by breakthroughs in reproductive technologies for the northern white rhino.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Pets

Drones, AI and one long fence: Kangaroo Island's war on a clawed predator that kills 1.5bn Australian animals a year

Kangaroo Island's innovative feral cat eradication program has significantly reduced the population from 1,600 to approximately 150.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

A Remote Alaskan Island Is on High Alert for a Rat

St. Paul Island residents are actively searching for a potentially harmful rat presence that could disrupt the island's delicate ecosystem.
Pets
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Week in wildlife: a turtle hatchling, a curious marmoset and an oarfish

Conservation efforts are crucial to prevent species extinction, as demonstrated by breakthroughs in reproductive technologies for the northern white rhino.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
Pets

Drones, AI and one long fence: Kangaroo Island's war on a clawed predator that kills 1.5bn Australian animals a year

Kangaroo Island's innovative feral cat eradication program has significantly reduced the population from 1,600 to approximately 150.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
Digital life

A Remote Alaskan Island Is on High Alert for a Rat

St. Paul Island residents are actively searching for a potentially harmful rat presence that could disrupt the island's delicate ecosystem.
more#wildlife-conservation
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago
OMG science

Scientists have birthed a super cannibal' that never grows up. Could it be key to combating Australia's cane toad menace?

Scientists have successfully begun genetically engineering cane toads in a bid to combat this invasive species.
fromwww.eastbaytimes.com
4 days ago
SF parents

In brief: East Bay park district changing its boat inspection rules May 7

EBRPD enhances boat inspection policies to combat invasive species, introducing lake-specific color-coded bands starting May 7.
#pollinators
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Invasive Asian hornets eating hundreds of insect species' in Europe

Invasive Asian hornets threaten essential pollinator species in Europe, exacerbating agricultural vulnerabilities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
UK news

Unprecedented' sightings of Asian hornets raise fears for UK bees

The invasive Asian hornet poses a significant threat to UK's biodiversity, especially bee colonies.
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Invasive Asian hornets eating hundreds of insect species' in Europe

Invasive Asian hornets threaten essential pollinator species in Europe, exacerbating agricultural vulnerabilities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
UK news

Unprecedented' sightings of Asian hornets raise fears for UK bees

The invasive Asian hornet poses a significant threat to UK's biodiversity, especially bee colonies.
more#pollinators
#nutria
Silicon Valley food
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Could putting swamp rat on your dinner plate help save California marshland?

Invasive nutria are damaging California ecosystems, prompting conservation officials to encourage hunting and eating them as a control measure.
US news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Americans urged to EAT rat-like rodents terrorizing the nation

Invasive nutria rodents pose health risks and damage wetlands in the U.S., prompting officials to encourage public hunting.
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago
Europe news

What are nutria, and why are they a problem? DW 04/02/2025

Nutria have successfully spread globally beyond South America, adapting well and establishing populations across new regions.
Silicon Valley food
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago

Could putting swamp rat on your dinner plate help save California marshland?

Invasive nutria are damaging California ecosystems, prompting conservation officials to encourage hunting and eating them as a control measure.
US news
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Americans urged to EAT rat-like rodents terrorizing the nation

Invasive nutria rodents pose health risks and damage wetlands in the U.S., prompting officials to encourage public hunting.
fromwww.dw.com
4 weeks ago
Europe news

What are nutria, and why are they a problem? DW 04/02/2025

Nutria have successfully spread globally beyond South America, adapting well and establishing populations across new regions.
more#nutria
fromSun Sentinel
1 month ago
Miami Marlins

To kill an iguana: Is it really legal to just walk around and shoot them?

Residents are alarmed by the use of air guns for controlling invasive iguanas in residential areas.
fromWIRED
1 month ago
SF food

DOGE's Cuts at the USDA Could Cause US Grocery Prices to Rise and Invasive Species to Spread

USDA staff cuts jeopardize invasive species detection efforts and agricultural safety.
fromLos Angeles Times
2 months ago
California

Smuggled live beetles found stashed inside Japanese snacks at LAX, officials say

Smuggled insects can threaten U.S. agriculture and forests despite their popularity among collectors.
#conservation
OMG science
fromtime.com
6 months ago

Fighting Florida's Invasive Python Problem One Step at a Time

The invasive Burmese python is severely impacting the biodiversity of the Everglades, leading to a decline in native species.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Invasive Crabs Have Taken Over New England. One Solution? Eat Them.

The European green crab exemplifies a highly successful marine invader due to its adaptability, reproductive capacity, and varied diet.
OMG science
fromtime.com
6 months ago

Fighting Florida's Invasive Python Problem One Step at a Time

The invasive Burmese python is severely impacting the biodiversity of the Everglades, leading to a decline in native species.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 months ago
Digital life

Invasive Crabs Have Taken Over New England. One Solution? Eat Them.

The European green crab exemplifies a highly successful marine invader due to its adaptability, reproductive capacity, and varied diet.
more#conservation
OMG science
fromSFGATE
3 months ago

The invasive species that keeps stowing away to Hawaii

Hawaii is experiencing a rise in illegal, non-native opossum sightings, posing potential risks to local ecosystems and endangered species.
OMG science
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Panama Canal's Expansion Opened Routes for Fish to Relocate

The expansion of the Panama Canal has led to significant shifts in marine ecosystems and concerns about invasive species impacting local fisheries.
#environmental-conservation
fromWashington Post
4 months ago
US news

The war against murder hornets is over, officials say. The U.S. won.

Murder hornets have been eradicated in the U.S. after four years of concern for local beekeeping and honeybee populations.
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago
Miami

Tis the season to turn an invasive species into a (free!) South Florida Christmas tree

Urban Paradise Guild promotes environmental responsibility by offering invasive Australian Pines as alternative Christmas trees, while reducing waste and promoting community involvement.
fromWashington Post
4 months ago
US news

The war against murder hornets is over, officials say. The U.S. won.

Murder hornets have been eradicated in the U.S. after four years of concern for local beekeeping and honeybee populations.
fromMiami Herald
4 months ago
Miami

Tis the season to turn an invasive species into a (free!) South Florida Christmas tree

Urban Paradise Guild promotes environmental responsibility by offering invasive Australian Pines as alternative Christmas trees, while reducing waste and promoting community involvement.
more#environmental-conservation
#mosquito-control
OMG science
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

An invasive mosquito was spotted in Gilroy. Here's how you can stop the dangerous pest.

Aedes aegypti, an invasive mosquito species, poses a health risk in Gilroy, prompting urgent control measures to prevent establishment and reproduction.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Invasive mosquitoes found in six places in Santa Clara County

The invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito, capable of transmitting serious diseases, has been found in multiple locations in Santa Clara County, necessitating immediate public action.
OMG science
fromwww.mercurynews.com
7 months ago

An invasive mosquito was spotted in Gilroy. Here's how you can stop the dangerous pest.

Aedes aegypti, an invasive mosquito species, poses a health risk in Gilroy, prompting urgent control measures to prevent establishment and reproduction.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 months ago
East Bay (California)

Invasive mosquitoes found in six places in Santa Clara County

The invasive Aedes aegypti mosquito, capable of transmitting serious diseases, has been found in multiple locations in Santa Clara County, necessitating immediate public action.
more#mosquito-control
#new-york-city
fromWIRED
5 months ago
OMG science

Invasive Species Are Threatening the Quality of New York's Tap Water

Invasive species threaten the integrity and quality of New York City's Croton water supply, previously a gold standard for urban water systems.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
7 months ago
OMG science

Yes, Spotted Lanternflies Are Still Worth Stomping On

Spotted lanternflies are an invasive species spreading rapidly in urban areas, without natural predators to control their population.
OMG science
fromWIRED
5 months ago

Invasive Species Are Threatening the Quality of New York's Tap Water

Invasive species threaten the integrity and quality of New York City's Croton water supply, previously a gold standard for urban water systems.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
7 months ago
OMG science

Yes, Spotted Lanternflies Are Still Worth Stomping On

Spotted lanternflies are an invasive species spreading rapidly in urban areas, without natural predators to control their population.
more#new-york-city
fromwww.bbc.com
6 months ago
London

Hunt for invasive bug damaging London trees

Volunteers track the invasive plane lace bug threatening London plane trees, highlighting environmental concerns due to its sap-sucking behavior.
fromwww.nytimes.com
7 months ago
OMG science

Opinion | These Trash Trees' Are Actually a Banquet for Wildlife

Hackberries, often called trash trees, are widespread yet disdained for their messy nature and pest issues, yet they play an important ecological role.
fromwww.npr.org
8 months ago
OMG science

Here's what's missing from the invasive species narrative

Invasive species management is often reactive, focusing on established species rather than prevention strategies due to human activity driving their spread.
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