Q. What makes a plant invasive, and why are they considered harmful? Whenever we hear about invasive species, we usually think about pest insects or arthropods such as Argentine ants or fruit flies.

Invasive species can cause all kinds of problems, from outcompeting native animals to wiping out crops and causing massive ...

Invasive plant species harm native ecosystems, unlike fast-growing or non-native plants. Chinese Wisteria and Thorny Olive are examples of invasive species that outcompete native plants. Homeowners ...

LSU researchers are collaborating with other states to share information and management tools for invasive species, using new ...

To control the spread of invasive plants, some have offered a different solution: harvest and sell the invaders into extinction. But as some initiatives show, making and selling artisanal products ...