From the spring of 2020 to fall 2022, the Invasive Species Centre with funding from Fisheries and Oceans Canada had deployed a CD3 unit in Lake MacGregor, Alberta, where the only known population of Chinese Mystery Snail in the province Continue Reading
Did you know that the Invasive Species Centre maintains three different publicly accessible, searchable databases on our website for your perusal? Our Best Management Practices (BMP) database currently contains over 240 documents, consisting of BMPs, response plans, management plans, action plans, and protocols for Continue Reading
Lymantria dispar dispar (Spongy moth) has made headlines this year in the forest community as well as in popular media. 2021 is the third straight year of population growth that we have seen across the forest of Southern Ontario, with further populations breaking out as far north as Sault Ste Continue Reading
The Invasive Species Centre’s David Dutkiewicz was interviewed by CBC Ottawa’s All in a Day with Alan Neal. In the radio interview, David discusses the Invasive Species Centre’s Spongy Moth Egg Mass Scraping Contest, and how you can help limit the Continue Reading
Photo: Rebecca Finneran, MSU Extension. Photo: Rebecca Finneran, MSU Extension Ldd moth (Lymantria dispar, formerly known as European gypsy moth) is native to Europe and is a significant forest pest in Ontario. The caterpillars feed extensively on crown foliage of Continue Reading
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
Updated March 26, 2021 Zebra/Quagga mussels found in moss ball products across Canada: Learn proper disposal and reporting Invasive Zebra and/or Quagga mussels have been identified in moss ball products sold in stores in the United States. At this time, there are 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
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
Do you love fishing and boating on the Great Lakes? Are you passionate about the wildlife that live in the Great Lakes? If so, we have an important mission for you: Be on the lookout for grass carp! Grass carp Continue Reading
