Knowing what invasive species look like is the most important part of preventing their establishment and spread. Check out this video to learn how to identify and report Bighead Carp (Hypophthalmichthys nobilis).
For more information on Asian carps, including the Bighead Carp, visit: www.invadingspecies.com/asian-carps/

Knowing what invasive species look like is the most important part of preventing their establishment and spread. Check out this video to learn how to identify and report Silver Carp (Hypophthalmichthys molitrix).

For more information on Asian carps, including the Silver Carp, check out our webpage here: www.invadingspecies.com/asian-carps/

When managing invasive plants, you should never dispose of them in the compost. These aggressive invaders could resprout in the bin, or be spread when you use the compost in your garden. If that’s not scary enough already, check out this spooky video. Happy Halloween!

For more information on proper disposal of invasive plants, check our the best management practices guides available here:
http://www.invadingspecies.com/4-terrestrial-plant-resources/

Knowing what invasive species look like is an important part of preventing their establishment and spread. Check out this video to learn how to identify and report Grass Carp!

To prevent the spread of invasive species along hiking trails, remember to clean your clothing and equipment of any mud or plant material before leaving the trailhead!

Water soldier is a submerged aquatic plant which becomes buoyant during the summer months. It forms dense mats of vegetation that decrease biodiversity and hinder recreational activities. The only known wild populations in all of North America exist in the Trent-Severn Waterway. Keep an eye out for this invader and report any sightings to 1-800-563-7711 or visit www.eddmaps.org/ontario

Eurasian water-milfoil is an invasive aquatic plant that can be easily spread to new lakes by hitching a ride on your boat or trailer. In today’s video Brook tells us more about this invader and what we can do to prevent it’s spread as part of The Great Lakes Aquatic Invasive Species Landing Blitz.

Rusty crayfish are large, aggressive crayfish that compete with native crayfish for food and resources, often causing the decline or disappearance of native species. In this week’s video, Brook finds one in the creek and tells us all about them.

European buckthorn is an invasive shrub that is widespread throughout Ontario. It forms dense thickets that crowd and shade out native plants, reducing biodiversity. In this week’s video, Brook will show you how to identify European buckthorn and where it can typically be found.

Reporting invasive species is an easy way to help prevent their spread in Ontario. Here’s a quick video on how to use the EDDMapS Mobile application to submit a report from your smartphone!