Invasive Species Ron Davis

Viburnum Leaf Beetle Originated in Europe Tt Habitats of species living in trees are demolished Feeds on viburnum trees Recommended to destroy nesting twigs before hatching

Eurasian Boar Originated from Europe Imported as a source of food Kills native plant life Damages crops and competes with native species US laws and regulations for Importing, Breeding, and Owning

Sirex Woodwasp Came from Europe Traveled on imported wood Habitats of species living in trees are destroyed Loss of pine wood Parasitic nematode

https://youtu.be/9JQ6oHjpeqU Sea Lamprey Originates in the Atlantic Ocean Traveled through man-made canals Creates competition for large carnivorous fish Eats a lot of the smaller fish Lampricides are used https://youtu.be/9JQ6oHjpeqU

Gypsy Moth Native to Europe Wanted for silk, but escapees repopulated Habitats of species living in trees are messed with Defoliates trees Bkt, Dimilin, Gypuhk, Mimic

Northern Snakehead Fish Native to China, Russia, Korea It was intentionally released without authorization Competes with small fish Eats plankton making unhealthy bodies of water Physical removal

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid Originates in Japan Accidentally transferred Habitats of species living in trees are obliterated Destroys Hemlock trees Area is Quarantined https://youtu.be/Wp5Erl4Pd3k

Chinese Mitten Crab Native to east Asia Live release Competitive with the Blue Crab Very aggressive Traps are usually used

Emerald Ash Borer Comes from Russia Unintentionally cargo imported Habitats of species living in trees are killed off Kills trees slowly Area is put under Quarantine

Asian Longhorned Beetle Native to Asia Accidentally brought through cargo Competes with other beetles Kills of maple trees Section in which the species is found is Quarantined https://youtu.be/wt4LEWiXu3U