Invasive News
Help Keep ALB Out
Pool monitoring offers a simple, economical approach to surveying for Asian Longhorned Beetles (ALB) which would be devastating to our maple syrup industry if they invade.
Boating and Fishing Industries Focus on AIS
Leaders from the boating and fishing industries recently formed the Boating and Fishing Aquatic Invasive Species Coalition. They will work together to support efforts to control and manage AIS on a national basis.
Invasive Giant Hogweed plant that causes 3rd-degree burns, permanent blindness continues spread
Giant hogweed is a biennial or perennial herb in the carrot family (Apiaceae) which can grow to 14 feet or more. Contact with its sap can cause burns and even blindness.
Our cool weather can make the invasion of the Southern Pine Beetle even worse.
A new invasion of Southern Pine Beetles is under way as the warming climate makes New York more habitable. But our cooler fall and winter weather may make the situation worse according to a new study from Dartmouth College.
“Biosecurity” Gives New Dimension to Protecting Borders
Do biosecurity efforts at our borders work to protect us from the in-flow of pathogens with passengers and commerce? A recent study looks at 133 years of data to provide answers.
Researchers use LiDAR to locate invasive fish and preserve a national treasure
Scientists have begun using LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) from an airplane to detect and capture non-native lake trout. They were able to demonstrate the ability to find groups of two or more lake trout swimming as deep as 50 feet below the surface.
Scientists dive into museum collections to reveal the invasion route of a small crustacean
Biological invasions are widely recognized as one of the most significant components of global change. Far-reaching and fast-spreading, they often have harmful effects on biodiversity.
“Regrettably, the steadily diminishing pool of experts capable of accurately identifying species poses a serious threat in this field.”
