/tags/invasive-species Invasive Species en-US Copyright © 2024 ÍâÍøÌìÌà Thu, 15 May 2025 19:15:40 GMT /news-briefs/2025-05-15/missouri-passed-ban-selling-callery-pears-invasive-plants The Missouri legislature approved a law that would prohibit the sale of multiple invasive plants, including burning bush and Callery pear. Thu, 15 May 2025 19:15:40 GMT /news-briefs/2025-05-15/missouri-passed-ban-selling-callery-pears-invasive-plants Kate Grumke /health-science-environment/2025-03-24/get-rid-of-a-stinky-bradford-pear-tree-get-a-free-missouri-native-tree The Bradford pear is an invasive species that grows so quickly it can displace Missouri’s native wildlife. Local organizations are offering free native trees to Missourians who remove an invasive pear tree. Mon, 24 Mar 2025 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2025-03-24/get-rid-of-a-stinky-bradford-pear-tree-get-a-free-missouri-native-tree Kate Grumke /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-02-19/st-louis-scientist-harvest-invasive-plants-helpful-delicious-ways Wendy Applequist of the Missouri Botanical Garden posits that traditional use of invasive species will bring back native plants and stabilize ecosystems. Wed, 19 Feb 2025 17:41:08 GMT /show/st-louis-on-the-air/2025-02-19/st-louis-scientist-harvest-invasive-plants-helpful-delicious-ways Miya Norfleet /2024-10-03/invasive-carp-river-midwest Midwest states are spending millions to manage invasive carp in rivers and lakes. If left unchecked, conservation experts say the fish could wreak havoc on local ecosystems and fishing industries. Thu, 03 Oct 2024 17:47:54 GMT /2024-10-03/invasive-carp-river-midwest Héctor Alejandro Arzate /health-science-environment/2024-06-04/missouri-confirms-spread-of-invasive-northern-snakehead-fish The Department of Conservation reports a fourth invasive northern snakehead fish was found in Missouri and there has been a confirmed sighting of a fifth. The fish are aggressive predators that can harm native ecosystems. Tue, 04 Jun 2024 19:31:51 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-06-04/missouri-confirms-spread-of-invasive-northern-snakehead-fish Madison Holcomb /health-science-environment/2024-04-05/missouri-arbor-day-exchanging-bradford-pear-trees-less-invasive Missouri residents have until April 15 to register to receive a free noninvasive, native tree in exchange for cutting down a single Bradford pear tree in their yard. Pick up will be hosted at nearly a dozen locations across the state on April 23. Fri, 05 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-04-05/missouri-arbor-day-exchanging-bradford-pear-trees-less-invasive Lacretia Wimbley /health-science-environment/2024-01-24/missouri-lawmakers-considering-bill-to-stop-the-sale-of-invasive-plants Experts say the plants on the list are invasive and can quickly cause ecological harm. Wed, 24 Jan 2024 22:50:19 GMT /health-science-environment/2024-01-24/missouri-lawmakers-considering-bill-to-stop-the-sale-of-invasive-plants Kate Grumke /health-science-environment/2023-09-12/illinois-extension-wants-feedback-from-western-illinois-landowners-about-challenges Western Illinois landowners and farmers are needed for a survey about the challenges they face on their land. The Illinois Extension’s survey will turn the feedback from landowners in Adams, Pike, Brown, Hancock and Schuyler counties into educational programming and resources to help them. Tue, 12 Sep 2023 10:00:00 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-09-12/illinois-extension-wants-feedback-from-western-illinois-landowners-about-challenges Marissanne Lewis-Thompson /health-science-environment/2023-07-12/invasive-fish-species-still-swims-mississippi-river-theres-a-reward-if-you-catch-one Hundreds of black carp have been reported in the Mississippi River basin, and the invasive fish harm the local ecosystem by threatening important native species. Wed, 12 Jul 2023 15:44:38 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-07-12/invasive-fish-species-still-swims-mississippi-river-theres-a-reward-if-you-catch-one Meredith Howard /health-science-environment/2023-06-06/missourians-are-asked-to-keep-an-eye-out-for-the-spotted-lanternfly The non-native insect had not been found alive in the state yet. Tue, 06 Jun 2023 12:04:03 GMT /health-science-environment/2023-06-06/missourians-are-asked-to-keep-an-eye-out-for-the-spotted-lanternfly Dylan Durrington