The Ontario Phragmites Action (OPA) program is pleased to announce that they will be supporting 120 invasive Phragmites monitoring and management projects in 2026-27 through the Invasive Phragmites Control Fund (IPCF). This funding is made possible thanks to an investment from Continue Reading
A destructive invasive pest, spotted lanternfly, has been detected for the first time in Ontario and Canada. On September 15, 2026, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) confirmed the first detection of spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula) in Canada in Windsor, Ontario. Spotted lanternfly is known to damage and kill grapevines, causing significant impacts for the grape and wine industry. This pest could also have an impact on other Continue Reading
Sault Ste. Marie– The Invasive Species Centre, in collaboration with the Essex Region ConservationAuthority, the Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters Foundation (OFAH), and the WaterlooWetland Laboratory at the University of Waterloo, is building on previous monitoring andmanagement efforts through Continue Reading
The Lake Simcoe Water Soldier Working Group is calling on residents and visitors to Lake Simcoe to Clean, Drain, and Dry their watercraft and equipment and report suspected sightings of water soldier outside of Cook’s Bay to prevent the spread of water soldier. Water soldier is an invasive aquatic plant Continue Reading
What is Oak Wilt? Oak wilt is a vascular disease of oak trees (Quercus spp.) that is caused by the invasive fungal pathogen Bretziella fagacearum. The fungus grows on the outer sapwood of oak trees, stimulating the host’s defense mechanisms which restricts the flow Continue Reading
Thanks to an investment from the Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Invasive Species Centre is supporting 112 new projects across Ontario led by municipalities, Indigenous organizations, conservation authorities, community groups, and non-profit organizations on critical invasive species issues through the Invasive Species Continue Reading
A Near Miss: How rapid response and coordinated efforts ensured effective eradication of Asian longhorned beetle in Ontario Written by: Adam Gouge, Invasive Species Centre Asian longhorned beetle (ALB) (Anoplophora glabripennis), is a species of voracious tree feeding insect native Continue Reading
Residents and visitors are being called on to help protect Lake Simcoe from water soldier, a fast-spreading invasive aquatic plant. It’s ability to spread quickly along shorelines and in shallow waters can limit recreational activities such as swimming, fishing, and Continue Reading
The 24th International Conference on Aquatic Invasive Species will take place from August 23 – 27th in Belfast, Northern Ireland . Below are 5 reasons to join us this summer! 1. Gain new insights and learn about global issues on aquatic invasive Continue Reading
To help kick off the Invasive Species Centre’s 15th Anniversary, the organization is pleased to partner with artist Laura Fedynyszyn to highlight the potential impacts of the invasive spotted lanternfly (SLF) if it were to spread to Ontario. The exhibit Continue Reading
