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Invasive Species Ron Davis
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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
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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
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Sirex Woodwasp Came from Europe Traveled on imported wood
Habitats of species living in trees are destroyed Loss of pine wood Parasitic nematode
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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
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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
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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
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Hemlock Woolly Adelgid
Originates in Japan Accidentally transferred Habitats of species living in trees are obliterated Destroys Hemlock trees Area is Quarantined
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Chinese Mitten Crab Native to east Asia Live release
Competitive with the Blue Crab Very aggressive Traps are usually used
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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
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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
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