Invasive Species in a Changing Climate

Climate change and invasive species are both major drivers of biodiversity loss worldwide. These drivers pose a pressing threat not only to global ecosystems but also to the vital services which they provide. Species invasions can be amplified by climate Continue Reading

This Hornet has a New Name!

In July 2022, Entomological Societies of Canada and America (ESC and ESA) adopted the name northern giant hornet as the new common name for the species Vespa mandarinia. The northern giant hornet was first sighted in Washington State, USA, and Continue Reading

Hemlock Woolly Adelgid CFIA Update

On August 10, 2022, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency confirmed the presence of hemlock woolly adelgid (HWA) near Grafton, Ontario. A small population of HWA was first detected in the province in Etobicoke in 2012 but was eradicated shortly after Continue Reading