Posts Tagged: invasive

Invasive annual grasses threaten sage grouse populations

This article from the Sacramento Bee describes the impact of annual grass weeds on sites in the Great Basin, and argues that herbicides can play a role in salvaging the local ecosystem. Another entry in the category of "Ecology is complicated."

Stop the Spread of Invasive Pests

Invasive pests threaten California's natural environments, agricultural production, structures, landscapes and gardens, causing billions of dollars of damage to our agricultural systems and natural areas each...

What makes a weed an invasive plant?

Weeds are usually thought of as native plants we don't want in areas such as landscapes, fields, or vegetable gardens either because they reduce economic output or they are considered aesthetically displeasing. Invasive plants are generally non-natives...

Giant hogweed is devastating parts of rural Russia

From New York Times, 3 October 2020 - A sad story about a poisonous invasive weed.

Photo: Sergey Ponomarev for the New York Times

Giant hogweed

The White Garden Snail: A Serious Threat to Landscape Ornamentals?

  The white garden snail (Theba pisana), sometimes known as the Italian white snail, can be a serious pest of landscape ornamentals, including trees, shrubs, groundcovers, and herbaceous plants (Figure 1). Although it has been established in...

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