Native and Nonnative Species
Native Species –Originally came from the local area Red oak American Kestrel
Nonnative Species –Species that were accidentally or deliberately introduced into an area. Exotic Alien Introduced
Invasive Species A nonnative species that the negative effect outweighs the benefit
Multiflora Rose Link
Japanese Honeysuckle Link
Tree-of-Heaven
Water Hyacinth Link
Mile-A-Minute Weed
Common Reed (Phragmitie) Link
Purple Loosestrife Link
Brazilian Waterweed
Japanese Stiltgrass Link
European Gypsy Moth Link
Africanized Honeybee
Starling Link
Avian Flu Link
West Nile Virus Link
Asian Tiger Mosquito Link
Stink Bug Link
Kudzu Link
Africanized (Killer) Honeybee Link
Zebra Mussel Link
Wild Boar Link
Local Invasive Species Asian Long-Horned Beetle Japanese Beetle
Local Invasive Species Bullfrog Sea Lamprey
Invasive Animal Species Cane Toad
Invasive Animal Species Feral Cats
Invasive Animal Species Black Rat
Invasive Animal Species Human
List of Invasive and Exotic Go to Link
Transported with Goods Imported Food International Flights In Packing Material
Deliberate Introduction Ornamental Pest Control Erosion control Recreation Breeding Pets
Accidental Introduction Ballast Water Luggage Fire wood
Beneficial Reasons to Introduce a Nonnative Species
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