Invasive species

For us, invasive species week is every week. To celebrate our work to remove these pests, here is our take at Invasive Speices Bingo!

01. Japanese Knotweed is listed by the World Conservation Union as one of the world's worst invasive species. It can damage buildings, roads, and architectural sites, and it's considered an epidemic in the UK, where it has spread nationwide. It is illegal to have it on your property in Australia. #species #animal #science #knowledge #education #places #plants

We can now alter the genomes of invasive species to slow their advance. Should we?

Beautiful or not, the Japanese beetle is a troublesome garden pest. Before the summer months are in full swing, read up to learn how to battle this pest.

Some of the main invasive species in the Great Lakes #dataviz #infographic http://on.wsj.com/JdMLAh

Pop culture art & design by Pizzaface (Kristina Arwood)

Invasive species are among the leading threats to native wildlife. Learn about how they spread and how they threaten native wildlife in the United States.

Biodiversity loss issues and causes as climate ecosystem problem outline set. Illustration about problem, isolated, concept, outline, diversity, climate, deforestation - 214124583

One of the most common projects for invasive species is for students to make a “Most Wanted” poster. Students do research on an invasive species of their choice and create a wanted poster that includes facts about the species and what they would be “wanted” for. It can be fun, but after doing it for ... Read more

Aliens. Can't live with them; can't keep them from blowing up the White House or bursting out of your chest. Meanwhile, in cottage country, real aliens — invasive alien species such as Asian carp and giant hogweed — are also destructive and gross. And they employ a lot of the same strategies as movie aliens.