Invasive Species Kamden Cali 4/1/19

Emerald Ash Borer Native to Asia Arrived hidden in wood packing materials Kills white ash trees Most ash trees die and let light into the forest Drench the soil around the infested tree with insecticide

Kudzu Native to Japan Brought as a forage crop plant Leads to a decrease of soil productivity Less plants will grow near Kudzu Use a strong herbicide for 4-10 years on kudzu

Asian Carp Native to southeast Asia Imported to keep retention ponds clean Feeds an native mussels and snails Less food for some organisms Hold a redneck fishing contest

Purple loosestrife Native to Europe and Asia Settlers brought it for their gardens Effects cattails Take away the habitat of native plants

Mute Swan Native to Eurasia Brought to decorate parks and estates Acted territorial towards other birds Moved other birds out of territory

Sea Lamprey Native to the Baltic sea Entered the great lakes on their own Attach to fish and drain their body fluid Kills native fish Use lampricide

Giant African Land Snail Native to Africa Came in the 1960’s Alters the native food chain Attacks plantations in the south Remove with gloves and call the USDA

Giant Hogweed Native to Eurasia Introduced as an ornamental plant Competed with other plants for resources Less native plants can thrive Spray herbicide for a few years

Mugwort Native to Eurasia Boat brought it to America Displaces many native species Native species will have a harder time surviving Use herbicide

Japanese Knotweed Native to East Asia Came by plane and boat Crowds native species in big areas Kills native plants Pull out all roots