Invasive ants can hitchhike on your car
Ants pack up the whole family, including their queen, and hop in cars for opportunistic rides to new areas where they can set up a home.
Banned snail’s cool trick inspires robot
One of the most invasive species on the planet, the apple snail, has inspired a robot that could help suck microplastics out of water.
After wildfire, drought gives invasive species a boost
A new study highlights how the interaction between drought, wildfires, and invasive species can transform coastal ecosystems.
After wildfire, drought gives invasive species a boost
A new study highlights how the interaction between drought, wildfires, and invasive species can transform coastal ecosystems.
Invasive Joro spiders don’t mind city living
The invasive Joro spider has a secret weapon: it tolerates city living much better than most native spiders.
Invasive Joro spiders don’t mind city living
The invasive Joro spider has a secret weapon: it tolerates city living much better than most native spiders.
How Asian subterranean termites took over Key West
An evolutionary map and timeline reconstruct the historical spread of the Asian subterranean termite over 22 years on Key West, say researchers.
Little gaps let eastern hemlocks fend off pest
Creating physical gaps in the forest canopy helps eastern hemlocks withstand infestation by an invasive insect, a study finds.
Sea ports are openings for invading trees
Hotspots for global trade, like ports, are linked to greater risk of invasions by non-native tree species, a study finds.
How to get invasive caimans out of the Florida Everglades
A new paper describes ways to control invasive spectacled caimans in the Florida Everglades.