Keep an eye out for northern giant hornets and report suspected sightings. By: David Dutkiewicz, ISC Entomology Technician If you’ve been following the news this summer, you’re sure to have seen mention of murder hornets. After isolated discoveries of this invasive Continue Reading
By: Alison Grant, ISC Community Outreach Summer Student Brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys), or BMSB, is an invasive agricultural pest that is native to Taiwan, Japan, Korea and China. It was first recorded in 2001, in the United States Continue Reading
Invasive Species Centre and partners advocate for increased funding and early response ahead of the 2021 Federal Budget, with a focus on COVID-19 economic recovery. The Invasive Species Centre and partners (Ducks Unlimited Canada, Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations, Nature Continue Reading
Do you have questions about invasive species? Are you concerned about a potential introduction in your area or are you just looking for more information? The Invasive Species Centre staff is available to field your questions. Find out ways to ask Continue Reading
The Ldd moth (Lymantria dispar dispar L.) is native to Europe and is currently established in the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. You may find the insect in portions of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia. Ldd moth is not Continue Reading
The Invasive Species Centre Executive Director Sarah Rang joined Markus Schwabe on Morning North to discuss invasive species. Two of the most pressing species are Asian Carps and Oak Wilt. These species have not established in Canada but are near Continue Reading
News Release June 24, 2020 The Invasive Species Centre is pleased to announce new funding support from the Ontario Trillium Foundation, to engage communities in environmental protection in the Eastern Ontario’s Quinte, Kingston and Rideau area. The Ontario Trillium Foundation Continue Reading
Media Release Invasive Species Centre board welcomes new expertise FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 14, 2020 Sault Ste. Marie, ON – The Invasive Species Centre (ISC) is pleased to announce the appointments of Nicola Crawhill (Westbrook Public Affairs) and Jane Gilbert (Nature Continue Reading
View original release at Ontario Newsroom SAULT STE. MARIE — The Ontario government is protecting the province from the harmful ecological, social and economic effects of invasive species by investing in management and prevention. Today, Ross Romano, MPP for Continue Reading
The Invasive Species Centre, a non-profit leader in collaboration, knowledge sharing, and invasive species prevention and management, is pleased to announce the appointment of Sarah Rang as Executive Director, effective November 25, 2019. Sarah Rang has helped create new environmental Continue Reading
