When someone says „Scientists do not want you to know“ you can dismiss everything from there on. Scientists want you to know. They are desperate that you know. They can’t shut up about what they found out and want you to know.
Can you detect invasive plants from the air? Yes you can! I mean, it's not as easy as it sounds, but it can be done...
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Check out our shiny new paper on Anoplophora beetles! We summarize the history and what's known about this group of global invaders and perpetual pests.
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Screwworm imported from Argentina, caught at border inspection in Florida. The interception isn't itself cause for alarm and shows the government is still functioning.
Still, it's a demonstration of propagule pressure, and the re-establishment of screwworm here is likely a matter of when, not if.
Good news: they changed it to a Joro! Nice work folks.
Bad news: it looks like some AI generated stuff...
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Best we can tell (we talked to the folks out there), this was a one-off spider that hitchhiked over there somehow...doesn't appear to be a population. At this point, anyway...
It's one thing to know *what* an #invasivespecies is, and it's another to know *how* to impact real change. This course will teach you the latter, and (we hope) will equate to measurable on-the-gound action to help battle the invasive species problem in the U.S. and abroad. Check it out!
Two new studies offer good news about Jorō spiders: Products labelled for spider control are safe and effective against them, and they are both unlikely to bite and generally harmless if they do. /by @drdavecoyle.bsky.social
Well...it turns out that the stuff in dish soap degrades the cuticle of most arthropods (including beneficial insects). I don't know how long the residue persists from that, but it's not completely safe for non-target stuff. Careful application is key, as you know!
Joro spiders want 3 things: to not be touched or held, to not be in your house, and to not bite you.
Great new article by Gayoung Lee @gizmodo.com!
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I'm not saying that stuff doesn't work (we tried it, and it does) but I'm a state employee so my official company policy is to recommend folks only used labeled products.
Entomologists have been saying this for a while, but new evidence published confirms: Joro spiders are not a major health risk. See original thread for link to research papers
They're definitely negatively impacting native spider diversity. Our team has been conducting our "spider surveys" for 4 years now and there's a clear impact of Joros on native orbweavers: more Joros = less (or often no) native orbweavers. We'll probably publish this info after this season.
Want to get rid of Joro spiders? This #bioinvasion can be managed using commonly available products. Sure, other things work, but please just stick to the labeled stuff (i.e., don't spray machine lubricant all over the place). New #openaccess study in @entsocamerica.bsky.social's JEE provides info.
Will Joro spiders (a #bioinvasion in the SE US) bite you, and if they do will it hurt? Turns out they won't bite without a LOT of provocation, and their bites are akin to a mosquito bite - some redness, swelling, and largely gone in a day. Study is #openaccess in @entsocamerica.bsky.social's JME.
Through a four-month fellowship in South Carolina, a scientist from the isle of Jersey learned from local experts, built professional collaborations, and gained in-depth experience that will advance invasive species response efforts on both sides of the Atlantic. entomologytoday.org/2025/10/03/b...
Super psyched to have a bunch of our ALB work come out in this special issue! #bioinvasions
Modelling biological processes can be hard, and even harder when scientists and land managers aren't on the same page. We need better communication between these groups, especially with #bioinvasions. Communication matters, y'all.
@biolinvasions.bsky.social
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Concur, most of us do. Also many just suck at returning emails in general, which might explain the radio silence...
The boxtree moth was recently found in several new states (MD, VA, WV) and is likely to keep spreading. This #invasivespecies is a recent #bioinvasions that threatens boxwoods - a very common landscape plant. This OA paper in @entsocamerica.bsky.social's JIPM gives a good summary of this pest.
Large chunks of people's favorite trees seemingly go leafless overnight this time of year, usually thanks to caterpillars. Our paper (w/ @kellyoten.bsky.social & #nobluesky Robert Jetton) in @entsocamerica.bsky.social's JIPM highlights several species in the SE US: academic.oup.com/jipm/article...
I agree! I think it's a nice piece of work and it definitely gets read. Thanks for leading the charge!
I love this figure in our review of sawflies of eastern North America. Shout out to @flydrocarbon.bsky.social for leading the charge and the @catherinelinnen.bsky.social lab! Check out the paper in the @entsocamerica.bsky.social Journal of Integrated Pest Management: academic.oup.com/jipm/article...
The hot, humid, dog days of summer in the southeastern U.S. means the #invasivespecies kudzu is in out and in all it's glory. Not familiar with this weed? Wondering why we care about this #bioinvasion? Curious as to how to get rid of it? This video might just help...
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How do you get rid of invasive Elaeagnus in a forested landscape? We found that you have to get herbicide to the stem or stump because the drooping growth pattern creates an umbrella, preventing good foliar coverage. A simple, yet useful study!
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TAKE OFF, EH.
Emerald ash borer is on the move again (though truth be told, it's not all that surprising...).
If you haven't already checked out the I See Dead Plants podcast, you oughtta consider it. Especially if you want to learn about one of the most impactful native forest pests in the U.S., the southern pine beetle!
The Department of Government Efficiency showing what it means to be, well, not efficient.
