How do some aquatic species with low-mobility become widespread? Dispersing locally gives an advantage, and playing stowaway gets them the rest of the way.
New York Invasive Species Research Institute
Author archive for: Abby Bezrutczyk
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Tim McCay
Collaborating with a new generation of ecologists, Dr. Tim McCay is researching Asian Jumping Worms– an invasive species that's spreading "right under our noses."
Research in Progress: Humans and Dogs Seek Spotted Lanternfly
NYISRI is working with partners to research Spotted Lanternfly detection with humans, and dogs.
Abstracts of Interest: August 2020
Recently published papers on invasive species research topics from Ecosphere, Biological Invasions, and other journals
Open for Comment: Interior’s Invasive Species Plan
Furthers federal actions to aggressively combat invasive species from Guam to the Everglades; Open for comment for 60 days.
Spotted Lanternfly Found in NY
Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive insect that threatens agriculture, has been identified for the first time in New York.
Research Summary: A Good Flood and Glyphosate
Perennial Pepperweed, a widespread invasive in the west and emerging invader in the northeast, can be managed by restoring hydrologic regimes- herbicides can help too.
Researcher Spotlight: Dr. Gary Lovett
From his research on the impacts of forest pests, to proposing federal policies through “Tree-SMART Trade”, Dr. Gary Lovett is working to protect the future of our forests.
Mystery Seeds: What New Yorkers Should Do
Recent news of mysterious seeds from China have raised questions about species introductions. Here's what the USDA and NY DAM have to say about it
Abstracts of Interest: July 2020
Recently published papers on invasive species research topics from Global Change Biology, NeoBiota, and other journals