Infestation

Florida Python Everglades. Photo by Jake Travers, FWC (CC BY-NC-ND 2.0)

September 16, 2023

Everglades Under Siege: The Python Challenge Winners of 2023 Unveiled!

In the heart of the Everglades, a battle rages on. Not one of man against man, but of man against nature. The 2023 Florida Python Challenge, as announced by Lieutenant Governor Jeanette

Europe·Infestation·Nature

Red Fire Ant Invasion: Europe’s New Unwanted Guest!

The red fire ant, known scientifically as Solenopsis invicta, has now established its presence in Europe. An international study led by the Institute of Evolutionary Biology (IBE) discovered numerous colonies of this invasive species in Sicily, Italy. The red fire

September 17, 2023

Georgia’s Ogeechee River Faces a Flathead Catfish Invasion Threat!

Infestation·Nature·USA

Georgia’s Ogeechee River has a new, unwelcome guest: the non-native flathead catfish. This news from the Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) has set off alarms

LSU AgCenter Amplifies Battle Against Invasive Species Menace

Infestation·Nature·Science

Rallying the Troops: LSU’s Ecological Initiative The LSU AgCenter is setting up a new battlefield against invasive species, known for wreaking havoc on native

Lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) winged adult 4th instar nymph (red body).

Infestation·USA

Spotted Lanternfly Takes Hold in Wayne County—What’s Next for Michigan’s Million Dollar Grape Industry?

The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) announced on Wednesday that the invasive spotted lanternfly had been discovered in Wayne County, with a few more discoveries in Monroe and Oakland

Sunita Somvanshi

September 13, 2024

The Wild BoarThe Wild Boar, Photo Source-Richard Bartz(CC BY-SA 2.5)

Infestation·USA

Wild Pig Crisis Escalates: Over 6 Million Rampage Across 35 States, Threatening $2.5 Billion in Agriculture

Recent reports from local press and the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) have highlighted a wild pig plague that has affected dozens of farmers in Florida in recent months. According to

Govind Tekale

June 13, 2024

Infestation·USA·Wildlife

Joro Spiders With 4-Inch Legs Predicted to Unstoppably Spread Across New York and New Jersey

The northeastern United States is preparing for the arrival of Joro spiders, an invasive species native to Asia known for their legs that reach up to 10 centimeters (4 inches) in length.

Govind Tekale

June 8, 2024

Infestation·USA·Wildlife

Spotted Owl vs. Barred Owl: The Tense Battle for Ecological Balance Unfolds as USFWS Steps In

In the ever-evolving narrative of wildlife conservation, a new chapter is being written, one that spotlights the complex interplay between native species and invasive counterparts. The recent call by the U.S. Fish

Govind Tekale

December 10, 2023

Infestation·Nature·USA

Goldfish Invasion: Unraveling the Silent Ecological Shift in Hamilton Harbour

In the tranquil waters of Hamilton Harbour, a silent but significant transformation is unfolding, one that has far-reaching implications for the ecosystem. At the heart of this transformation is a seemingly innocuous

Govind Tekale

December 10, 2023

Infestation·News·USA

Zapping Away 38,700 Pounds of Carp in Grand River’s Waters!

In the lush, flowing expanses of the Grand River, a team of conservationists from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC), U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), and Kansas Department of Wildlife and

Karmactive Staff

October 16, 2023

Infestation·Nature·News·USA

Charlottesville Unleashes Eco-Warrior Goats for Invasive Plant Management

In a novel and eco-conscious endeavor, Charlottesville’s Department of Parks and Recreation has enlisted a herd of goats from Goat Busters, an Afton, VA-based company, to manage invasive plant species at Fry’s

Govind Tekale

October 13, 2023

Infestation·Nature·USA

Deciphering the Tangible Impact: A Study on Wild Pig Foraging and Ecosystem Disruption

The wild pig situation in the U.S. is more than a mere nuisance; it’s a full-blown environmental and economic challenge. The University of Georgia’s research peels back the layers on the wild

Karmactive Staff

October 13, 2023

Infestation·Nature·USA

Beneath us, Jumping Worms Quietly Strip Indiana’s Soil of Vital Nutrients

In the forests of several counties, a silent, unassuming intruder is quietly rewriting the script of our soil’s story. The Asian jumping worm, a seemingly modest creature, is subtly yet profoundly reshaping

Govind Tekale

October 10, 2023

Infestation·Nature·News·USA

Goats to the Rescue: Towson University’s Green Solution to Invasive Plants!

Towson University has found a quirky yet effective solution to tackle invasive plants: goats! Since 2014, under James Hull’s leadership at the Glen Arboretum, these four-legged munchers from Harmony Church Farm have

Karmactive Staff

September 30, 2023

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