The Invasive Species Centre’s Colin Cassin was interviewed by CBC Sudbury to talk about invasive jumping worms. ‘Good for the garden, bad for the forest’ is the tagline Colin uses to describe earthworms, as they can change the complexion of boreal forests. Originating from Japan and Korea, jumping worms have been known Continue Reading
As part of the Invasive Species Centre’s 10-Year Anniversary, the Invasive Species Centre has awarded 24 microgrants of $1,000 each to support invasive species education and community action in Ontario. We’re featuring these projects throughout the year to help amplify Continue Reading
Wildfires are a destructive force but are really a very natural part of forest succession and actually have several ecological benefits. Some species, like the Lodgepole pine in Canada’s west, have actually evolved over their hundreds of years interacting with Continue Reading
To support practical ways to reduce the impacts of invasive species, promote community spirit, and as part of its 10-year anniversary, the Invasive Species Centre is providing ten boot brush stations in Ontario to help protect recreational trail systems from Continue Reading
Spongy moth Adults, pupa, and egg masses – Photo Credit Jason Brooks By: David Dutkiewicz, Entomology Technician, Invasive Species Centre | Originally published by the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association Spongy moth (Lymantria dispar dispar, formerly known as European gypsy Continue Reading
Adult EZS on an elm leaf where they lay their eggs. Photo: Gyorgy Csoka, Hungary Forest Research Institute, Bugwood.org. By: Sarah Sinon, Research Analyst Intern With its signature feeding pattern, the elm zigzag sawfly (EZS; Aproceros leucopoda) has begun its Continue Reading
Stories about invasive species often tell of the challenges that are presented to our natural landscapes. While it may seem overwhelming at times, there are many stories that are instead driven by the success achieved by overcoming these challenges. We find that these stories can be even more important to share. Continue Reading
This beautiful, bright red, showy invasive insect is making headlines in North America. It is known as the spotted lanternfly (SLF; Lycorma delicatula). It swarms by the hundreds to thousands, damages farm crops, and disrupts natural ecosystems. While it has Continue Reading
By: Mackenzie DiGasparro, ISC Policy & Program Development Coordinator In 2020, a collaborative project team with members from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Natural Resources Canada, and the Canadian Food Inspection Agency found oak wilt fungal eDNA 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
