Tag: invasive species

Salem Boys & Girls Club Members Learn About Honeybees, Create Pollinator Habitats

This week RISE (Responsible Industry for a Sound Environment)® joined forces once again with Boys & Girls Club members in Salem to better understand the delicate balance of the ecosystem in which people live, and the impact that honeybees along with invasive plants and insects have on that balance. The club members were also able … Continued

Close Encounters with the Invasive Kind

A recent TIME magazine cover story titled, “Space Invaders: Invasive Species, Coming Soon to a Habitat Near You,” highlights the growth of invasive species – non-native plants, bugs, and animals – across North America. While many of these “space invaders” may be nice to look at in your backyard, parks or outdoor spaces, they are … Continued

Identifying the Most Invasive Pests

National Invasive Species Awareness Week (Feb. 23-28) kicks off today with industry professionals and government officials encouraging each of us to become aware of and work to reduce invasive species threats to our health, economy, environment, and natural resources. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, damage from invasive species costs the United States … Continued

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