Invasive species


Tiger mosquito

UK needs to prepare for the disease-carrying Asian tiger mosquito

ByStuart ButlerJul 1, 2024
In just a few years the disease carrying Asian tiger mosquito has swept across swathes of Europe and it now has the UK within buzzing range.
‘Unprecedented rise’ in invasive species according to the UN

‘Unprecedented rise’ in invasive species according to the UN

ByStuart ButlerDec 21, 2023
UN report charts the worldwide rise in invasive species, and outlines why this can negatively impact our environment, health and economy.
Grey squirrel cull not necessary for biodiversity, says expert

Grey squirrel cull not necessary for biodiversity, says expert

ByBryony CottamNov 27, 2023
Can culling non-native species such as the grey squirrel be justified? Only if they pose a 'credible threat', according to one ecologist
Ecoacoustics is being used to detect invasive species in water systems

Ecoacoustics is being used to detect invasive species in water systems

ByBryony CottamAug 20, 2022
Ecoacoustics is being trialled in ponds and streams as a non-invasive method for finding any species that shouldn't be there 
The rising threat of invasive species

The rising threat of invasive species

ByMark RoweMay 11, 2022
Invasive species are considered one of the greatest threats to biodiversity, but controlling them is extremely challenging