Invasive Species Success Stories
Invasive Species Success Stories
August 16, 2011 Swallow-wort Biocontrols Pass TestSwallow-wort, a rampant invasive species in the Northeast, smothers small trees and native plants. Rhode Island entomologist Richard Casagrande is identifying natural enemies of this pest.
February 26, 2010 Beetles v. Purple Loosestrife
Can these natural enemies slow the invasion? IPM programs in the Northeast have enlisted the help of two beetle species to slow the spread of purple loosestrife, and they find that these insects can significantly inhibit the weed's growth.
