Thanks to its hardy nature, buckthorn can rapidly invade environments, but researchers think that Minnesota's native plants ...

"It’s better to go scorched earth." Homeowner warns harmless-looking pest could wreak havoc on gardens: 'Incredibly hard to ...

According to new research from the University of Minnesota, buckthorn managers have long overestimated the plant, and in doing so, have given the invasive tree a significant advantage in spreading ...

Climate change is bringing new insect pests into our gardens. A change in climate means that areas that were once ...

When deer populations are high, their grazing of native plants also opens the soil for these invasive plants to colonize, said Bruce Carlson, Minnesota Biological Survey supervisor. “It’s a one-two ...

The money goes to counties to pay for boat cleaning stations and inspectors at public accesses, to prevent the spread of ...

However, some plants grow a little too well. “Invasive plants spread aggressively and cause environmental changes, such as the elimination of native plant populations,” says Justine Kandra ...

Minnesota lakes are threatened with invasive species issues. The most common are zebra mussels, Eurasian water millfoil and starry stonewort. This last one is the major concern for members of the ...