1. Invasive Species
Kamden Cali
4/1/19

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

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

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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

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

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