Invasive species cost the North American economy $26 billion a year. By outcompeting local plants or animals, invaders reduce biodiversity and can make entire regions less resilient in the face of ...

National Invasive Species Awareness Week is Feb. 24-28, 2025. If invasive species have not been on your radar, consider why many believe there is merit to being aware of invasive species, the damage ...

A recent news update highlighted the spread of the highly-invasive aquatic plant hydrilla (Hydrilla verticillata). Sometimes called “waterthyme,” this plant has invaded the southern United States, ...

Experts want to combat new species of plants that are moving around within the United States, and coming from around the world, before they get a foothold. By Margaret Roach When it comes to invasive ...

This article is part of The State of Science, a series featuring science stories from public radio stations across the United States. This story, by Lexi Krupp, was originally published by Vermont ...

Stiltgrass discoveries in Michigan have the DNR concerned about future spread of the invasive plant in the state. Identified in three state game areas, biologists are using a combination of manual ...

South Africa’s efforts to combat water-greedy invasive alien trees are facing a series of critical setbacks following a 78% cut in budget to the environmental programmes charged with implementing ...

Invasive plants are non-native species that harm the environment, economy, or human health by spreading uncontrollably. Homeowners can identify invasive plants using resources like the Florida ...

Artists and scientists are finding ways to highlight troublesome plants and animals, tell their stories and, in some cases, use them as raw materials. By Zoë Lescaze Reporting from Pittsburgh Mason ...