Category Archives: Invasive Species

Living With Invasive Ants

Posted on May 18, 2013 by

Texas has a new ant in town: the crazy ant. Crazy ants are natives of Brazil that have been inadvertently transported to North America, first noted in Houston, Texas in 2002. Crazy ants will likely displace many native (and non-native) … Continue reading →

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Friday Cat-erpillar Blogging: Toxic Caterpillars

Posted on May 17, 2013 by

The Oak Processionary Moth, Thaumetopoea processionea, has been expanding its range. A native of Southern and Central Europe, the moth has expanded into the Netherlands, Belgium and Northern Germany. Why is its range expanding? One factor is movement of plants … Continue reading →

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Battling Invasives

Posted on May 15, 2013 by

We hear most often about the invasive species that overwhelm all our efforts to halt their spread and takeover. There are some instances of success. The Asian Longhorned Beetle, Anoplophora glabripennis, is a native of China that attacks hardwoods. The … Continue reading →

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Living With Entomologist Communication

Posted on May 14, 2013 by

People ask entomologists many questions about pest insects and random insects they encounter. The Insect IQ (knowledge about insects) matters. The more someone knows about insects, the easier it is to give them an answer. People who know more about … Continue reading →

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BioControl Evolution

Posted on May 13, 2013 by

Salt cedar (Tamarisk) was introduced to North America as an ornamental. Unfortunately, Salt Cedar is an invasive species that causes a variety of ecological and economic problems. Salt Cedar grows along river and stream banks and displaces native species important … Continue reading →

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Living With Crane Flies

Posted on April 30, 2013 by

To most people, crane flies resemble “giant mosquitoes”. They are attracted to lights and are among the early insects of spring. About 15,000 crane fly species have been identified and larvae have diverse habitats from aquatic to semi aquatic. Most … Continue reading →

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Battle of the Invaders

Posted on March 3, 2013 by

Invasive species of ants have caused economic, agricultural and health problems. Many of the problems in North America are in the Southern US where some tropical or sub-tropical ant species may survive. The Argentine Ant has greatly expanded its range … Continue reading →

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