Characteristics of invasive species include the ability to establish easily, produce a large number of offspring, grow quickly and disperse over a wide area.

Invasive species have two main characteristics: they are non-native to an ecosystem and their introduction causes or is likely to cause harm to the economy, environment or human health.

Some docks are endemics, while others are weedy or invasive and curly dock may be the most invasive. What makes curly dock such a successful invasive species? Common characteristics of invasive ...

Invasive pests are non-native species of plants, diseases, insects or animals that spread rapidly, outcompeting native species and disrupting ecosystems. These species are often very adaptable ...

Once established, these species are extremely difficult to eradicate, and their spread threatens the biodiversity of native vegetation and the success of restoration efforts. Therefore, proactive, ...

Asian needle ants spread across 20 US states causing life-threatening allergic reactions. The invasive species peaks in summer with painful stings.

Common characteristics of invasive species are ability to become established in disturbed environments, good defenses against herbivores, ...

In a first-of-its-kind study for North America, scientists accumulated a list of potential invasive species for Florida, and researchers deemed 40 pose the greatest threat. A team of experts, led by ...

Similar stories are playing out elsewhere, with invasive species spreading deadly diseases, hurting crop production, upsetting trade, and crowding out native species.