The Guardian- Millions of tiny wasps that are natural parasites for the emerald ash borer have been released into wooded areas in24 states...
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New pathogen takes control of gypsy moth populations
Cornell Chronicle- Findings by Cornell researchers point to an emergent pathogen that is controlling the invasive gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar)...
Entomological Society of America releases statement on the dangers of invasive species
The Entomological Society of America (ESA) has issued a statement about the dangers of invasive species and the potential threats they pose to U.S. national interests...
Multiyear Study Evaluates Control Options for Swallow-wort Vines
Weed Science Society of America- Scientists have just concluded a six-year study of potential controls for pale swallowwort and black swallowwort...
Finicky deer avoid some invasive plants, promoting spread
Cornell Chronicle- The dietary preferences of deer may be promoting the spread of such invasive species as garlic mustard, Japanese barberry and Japanese stiltgrass, according to a new study that tested white-tailed deer preferences for seven native and eight invasive plants commonly found in the northeastern U.S.
Dartmouth study provides new knowledge for managing tree-killing bark beetles
From Eurekalert!- Outbreaks of the southern pine beetle can't be stopped by its main predator, but risks to forests from this tree-killing insect can be predicted with a simple, inexpensive monitoring program, according to a study by Dartmouth College and other institutions.
Newly-identified fungal pathogens may help control invasive grass
Researchers with the University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences have found that newly identified fungal pathogens may suppress an aggressive, invasive grass that is spreading throughout the eastern United States.
New detection method for Goby invasion
Conventional methods of stock monitoring are unsuitable for certain fish species. For example, the infestation of an area with invasive Ponto-Caspian gobies cannot be identified in time by standard methods.
Earthworms could be a threat to biodiversity
The humble earthworm may be a threat to plant diversity in natural ecosystems, says a study just published by researchers from Université Laval and Université de Sherbrooke
Interior Department Announces Framework to Safeguard the Nation’s Lands and Waters from Invasive Species
In response to the harmful impacts invasive species have on the Nation’s natural and cultural resources, today the Department of the Interior released..