Owls, elks, woodlands and steppes were just some parts of the ecological world included in a recent assessment of Mesa Verde ...

More than 500 ant species have been found in places where they shouldn’t be—wreaking havoc on local ecosystems. How do we stop them? ByRebecca Dzombak January 20, 2023 •6 min read ...

Some invasive species are safe to remove on your own, but others require professional assistance. Make sure not to carry firewood over state lines and to check for ticks after hikes.

For aquatic species, dispose of invasive fish on shore away from bodies of water. Only use live bait from the body of water in which you are fishing, otherwise you risk spreading the species.

Invasive species may be plants, animals, or pathogens or even microorganisms that make their way into an environment where they don’t belong. Unlike a friendly neighbor who moves in next door, these ...

We tend to think of green landscapes as healthy ones. But Brady Hardiman, an associate professor of forestry and natural resources and environmental and ecological engineering, knows that’s not always ...

Picking a spot that matters to you is first step to eradicating invasive species from the environment to ensure state’s rare plants stay in landscape.

Beyond ecological concerns, invasive plants pose a significant financial burden. According to Endriss, Virginia spends approximately $1 billion annually to combat invasive plant species.

The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service said Americans should hunt and cook nutrias, an invasive species found in marshy areas, to help curb their population. By Simon J. Levien The U.S. Fish and ...

by Rachel Branning Tue, February 25th 2025 at 6:36 PM Updated Tue, February 25th 2025 at 6:37 PM Invasive Species Week highlights Virginia's struggle with unwelcome invaders. (file) TOPICS: ...

Some species now classified as invasive were intentionally brought to the U.S. as biological controls for other invasives; others were introduced as game or food species.

You can report sightings of these species to 1-888-IveGot1 (1-888-483-4681) and other nonnative species online at Ivegot1.org or by using the IveGot1 app.