Termites in Florida have always posed problems for homeowners, but a newly discovered hybrid species is causing fresh alarm.

Invasive plants aren’t always thick weeds or tall grasses, plant experts say, but can be the colourful flowers and luscious ...

You can help combat the spread of invasive species in your own backyard or community garden by planting native species, switching to a natural lawn, or rewilding your yard. These steps save money ...

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

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 ...

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 ...

Curly dock grows without herbivore pressure, making it a formidable invader. The genus Rumex has approximately 200 species, referred to as docks and sorrels. Some docks have small geographic ranges ...

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.

Sometimes, Mother Nature can be downright stubborn. Consider a lake in upstate New York, which was the subject of a study by ...

A nearly 15-year invasive species debate has pitted some hog farmers and game hunting locations against the DNR’s efforts to ...

DNR officials say they discovered both live and dead invasive crayfish at a state hatchery and are taking steps to track the ...