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Invasive Species

Learn about invasive species like Emerald Ash Borer, Kudzu, Oak Wilt, and more, their origins, impacts, and effective control methods to safeguard biodiversity in New York.

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Invasive Species

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  1. Invasive Species By: Kayla Mendez & Riley Eaton

  2. What is an invasive species? Invasive species are living organisms that are not native to an area. The species usually moves local organisms out of its niche and usually has a harmful impact to the environment.

  3. Emerald Ash Borer- NY • The Emerald Ash Borer (EAB) is native from Asia. • It most likely arrived in the US in solid wood packing material carried in cargo ships or airplanes. • First discovered in North America in 2002. • EAB is a major threat to the Ash species in a hard wood forests. • Although there is many methods to control EAB, soil drench is the most common way.

  4. Kudzu-NY • The Kudzu is a plant originated from Japan. • Kudzu was intentionally introduced to North America by the Soil Erosion Service and Civilian Conservation Corp in 1876 for the purpose of controlling soil erosion in Pennsylvania • The roots can suffocate other organisms which can damage food or timber crops • It affects other natural plants • Methods of control: When you use a strong herbicide it can take at least 4-10 years with repeated treatments to kill a kudzu vine

  5. CeratocystisFagacearum (Oak Wilt)- NY • Although the origin is unknown the oak wilt was first detected in Wisconsin in 1944. • The Oak Wilt was first transmitted through the roots of trees. • Affects oak trees by a fungus that grows on the roots. • The oak wilt affects the environment by restricting the flow of water and nutrients to the trees. • Methods of control: Cut down and burn the trees and fungicide treatments.

  6. Giant African snail- NY • Originated in East African Forests. • Imported to the U.S through cargo ships. • Affects our houses , our plants, and our health. • Highly capable of becoming agricultural threats due to their large size and foraging behavior. • Methods of control: Hand-picking snails leaving them in sea water for 2 days or treating infested area with a Mollusicide.

  7. Fire ant- NY • Native to south America • Arrived here in soil on cargo ships • Feed on insects, spiders, lizards, frogs, birds, and mammals • They are aggressive and voracious feeders on small ground fauna • Methods of control: liguid insecticide poured into the mound

  8. Asian long Horned Beetle- NY • Native to China and Korean peninsula. • Believed to arrive in North America in solid wood packaging material such as crates and pallets. • Affects maple trees, elm trees, horse chestnut trees, willow trees, sycamore tree, and birch tree. • Attacks and kills a wide range of native trees. • Methods of control: destroy the infested tree

  9. Giant Hogweed- NY • Native to the western Caucasus region of Asia. • Brought to North America as a plant with no known diseases or insect pests. • Stops growth of plants which affects the wild life, and also can affect humans with direct skin contact. • It takes most resources away from other plants such as space sunlight and water. • Methods of control: Herbicide Control.

  10. Eurasian Boar- NY • Originated from Europe. • Brought here by European settlers for a domesticated food source. • Damages native plants and crops. Also competes with native species. • Adapt to many habitats and food sources. Have the highest reproductive rate. • Methods of control: Trapping shooting and hunting with dogs

  11. Gypsy Moth- NY • Native to Europe and Asia • Brought here by packaging materials on ships. • Trigger allergic reactions in some people causing skin welts rashes and swelling. • Destroys wild life habitat, increases the risk of wild fire, and affects water quality. • Methods of control: Monterey Garden Insect Spray (Spinosad) to the leaves of trees or tanglefootPest Barrier can be placed around tree trunks to help curtail the caterpillars movement into and out of the tree.

  12. American bullfrog • Originated in America • Eats birds, rates, snakes, lizards, turtles, fish, and other frogs • Large population • Methods of control: catching and killing them to decrease population

  13. Coypu (nutria) • Native to south America • Brought to the US for its fur • Kills the muskrats, which decreases muskrat population, also affects beavers birds crustaceans and fish • Destroys habitats and impacts native wet land species • Methods of control: leg hold traps, vegetation control, draining and grading, repellents, and scaring it away

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