Invasive Mosquito Species Discovered in South Florida, an Aggressive Biter

Medicine & Technology Feb 10, 2021

South Florida is apparently a new home to another new invasive mosquito species, the one that was last officially recorded and reported in the Florida Keys more than 70 years ago.

Kangaroo Overgrazing Has Adverse Effect on Land Conservation

Feb 04, 2021

While Australia's native kangaroos are not considered threats to local vegetation and land conservation, the species' species' increased overgrazing could start changing this condition, according to a new study.

Invasive Jellyfish Cause Serious Damage to Marine Ecosystems

Nov 06, 2020

Invasive jellyfish species have been spotted in North and South Carolina in recent weeks.

Researchers Find a New Species of Gall Wasp - A Possible Parasite of a Parasite

Oct 27, 2020

Researchers from Rice University in Houston, Texas have just discovered a new species of gall wasp - one that lays its eggs in the galls of other wasps.

Honeybee Study Reveals How Genetics Affect Their Preferred Climate

Oct 22, 2020

Since the introduction of European and African honeybees to the Americas, there have been numerous hybrid species. Scientists used genetic sequencing to determine how genetics made an impact on their survival, habitat, and advantageous traits.

Invasive Jellyfish in the East Coast My Cause Serious Damage

Oct 21, 2020

An invasive species of jellyfish was recently spotted several times across beaches in North Carolina. Factors such as global warming and the movement of ships may have brought the jellyfish further north than usual.

Flour Beetle Models Represent How Species Are Affected by Climate Change

Oct 20, 2020

Climate change has caused many species to migrate into new territories as well as habitat shifts. Flour beetle experiments reveal how numerous species are affected by changes in habitat and competitive species.

Florida Hunters Catch a Record-Breaking 18-foot Python

Oct 11, 2020

Two hunters from Florida broke existing records as they captured a Burmese python measuring 18 feet, 8.8 inches (5.71 meters), according to state authorities.

By 2050, Over 1,000 Invasive Species in the UK Will Pose Serious Threats to Native Species

Oct 02, 2020

Invasive species pose a serious threat to native species and ecosystems around the world. A recent study predicts that thousands of invasive species will be accounted for worldwide by 2050 if biosecurity and international trade laws aren't stricter.

Scientists Just Discovered Two New Tick Species in Block Island, Rhode Island

Sep 29, 2020

Disease carrying ticks are dangerous to pets, livestock, and humans as well. Scientists just confirmed two new exotic tick species in Rhode Island

Airborne Seeds Pose Potential Risk of Non-Native Plant Invasions

Sep 14, 2020

A recent study that involved vacuum-cleaning air intake grills of shipping containers at the Port of Savannah, Georgia, revealed the presence of stowaway seeds.

East Coast Authorites Devise Spotted Lanternfly Program

Aug 21, 2020

The spotted lanternfly has become an invasive species affecting counties the fruit trees, nut trees, and rich vineyards. Local authorites and scientists are working together to control the disastrous infestations.

Georgia Department of Natural Resources Urges Public to Kill Snakehead Fish

Oct 14, 2019

Snakehead fish that survives on land was discovered in Georgia.

Asian Clam Joins The Threats Of Invasive Species In The Great Lakes, Comes From Illinois River

May 04, 2017

Scientists believe that the Asian clam was brought to the North America by immigrants. The problem is that they are now among the invasive species that threatens the Great Lakes.