From spotted lanternflies to zebra mussels, the Capital Region has seen its share of invasive species over the years. Last year, Lake George grappled with a particularly persistent problem: the ...

They may look harmless — even pretty, sometimes even cute — but invasive species are draining Canada’s economy by as much as $35 billion every year. From choking crops to tearing through timber, ...

LEXINGTON, N.C. (WGHP) — As far as neighbors can see in a cove off High Rock Lake and Joe Cecil Road in Lexington, an invasive species called hydrilla has completely taken over. “It started last year ...

An invasive species of tick that has been reported in more than 20 states has been spotted in Maine for the first time, according to officials. The Asian longhorned tick was first identified in the ...

Over 100 new tick species have entered the U.S. in the last 50 years. Scientists say it's just the beginning. Two Asian longhorned ticks sit on an open palm. On the left is an adult female, and on the ...

A fast-spreading invasive species has been spotted in a pair of prominent Southern California lakes, raising grave concerns for the state’s ability to keep the tiny creature at bay. Last fall, the ...

The no-swimming rule keeps people out of Lake Cachuma, but it also applies to certain freshwater pests. Since 2017, staff at Lake Cachuma have worked to prevent the spread of a foreign species of ...

Japanese knotweed is reportedly on the rise in a coastal town, causing concern among locals who fear it could depreciate their property values. A substantial growth of this invasive plant species has ...