Invasive Species

Like Cuban trees frogs, non-old species will soon be invasive species. It was introduced through packaging materials in 1931 and invaded the natural area of ​​Florida to feed our native tree frog. Cuban frog spreads rapidly in southern Florida and was common in most of the state of the 1970s.

On the other hand, the correct factor can take many years to allow seeds to expand their scope to cause ecological problems. For example, Green Iguana lived in Florida since the 1960's, but its population has dramatically increased since Hurricane Andrew. The green iguanas have no ecological impact, but the lizards in Central and South America have caused a major economic loss to landscape plants, mainly in Miami Dade and Broward County. On the west coast of Florida, the owl eagle Iguana reaches such richness, thinks that many residents are troublesome, and the town of Boca Grande considered hiring a catcher to catch them.

Some invasive animals do not cause problems in all fields. Nutria is a big rodent from South America living in a warm wetland. It lies in the lowlands of Louisiana and Mississippi, but the population of Florida is similar to the habitats of other Gulf countries, but it has not been very successful.

Florida has big problems with invasive species and the influence on pests is growing. So far, there is also a cookbook dedicated to Lion Fish held in the Grass Roots Festival in Virginia State in February, a competition for invading species, and even an invasive sampling tent. Editor's Note: In search of various invasive species methods found in Florida, we write a series of questions not only to explain these flora and fauna, but also to provide solutions for dishes. Please send us your thoughts and advice by e-mail (@ WLRN) or email us at WLRNMIA @ gmail.com

Invasive species are a major threat to many native habitats and species in the United States and cause serious damage to agriculture, forestry and recreation. The term "invasive species" may refer to an introduced or naturalized species, wild type or introduced disease. Many species are invasive. Several species such as dandelions are not conventional, but do not cause significant economic or ecological damage and are not widely considered invasive. Overall, it is estimated that 50,000 unconventional species, including livestock, crops, pets and other noninvasive species, were introduced in the United States. Economic losses associated with invasive species influences and management costs are estimated at $ 120 billion per year

Every year, billions of dollars and millions of hours are spent to treat invading species around the world. By definition, an invasive species is a non-native species that causes damage related to economic, environmental and / or human health. The invasive species may be a pathogen such as a plant, an animal, and / or West Nile virus. These species usually grow rapidly and propagate and often lack predators and pathogens in the environment in which they are introduced and erupt their population. Historically invasive species such as chestnut blight and smallpox are now shaping our landscape while other species are just beginning to affect our environment. Invasive species management can be expensive and time-consuming. However, proper education of invasive species can prevent intrusion at first. Strong education and outreach activities can increase citizen's awareness and promote prevention