The Invasive Species Centre (ISC) is pleased to launch the Education and Community Action Microgrants program for Ontario as part of the ISC’s 10-Year Anniversary celebrations in 2021. “To commemorate 10 years of working together to prevent invasive species in Continue Reading
Spongy moth Adults, pupa, and egg masses – Photo Credit Jason Brooks By: David Dutkiewicz, Entomology Technician, Invasive Species Centre | Originally published by the Ontario Maple Syrup Producers’ Association Spongy moth (Lymantria dispar dispar, formerly known as European gypsy Continue Reading
Adult EZS on an elm leaf where they lay their eggs. Photo: Gyorgy Csoka, Hungary Forest Research Institute, Bugwood.org. By: Sarah Sinon, Research Analyst Intern With its signature feeding pattern, the elm zigzag sawfly (EZS; Aproceros leucopoda) has begun its Continue Reading
Stories about invasive species often tell of the challenges that are presented to our natural landscapes. While it may seem overwhelming at times, there are many stories that are instead driven by the success achieved by overcoming these challenges. We find that these stories can be even more important to share. Continue Reading
By: Pat Kerr, Sault Star – Sault Ste. Marie, ON The summer of 2020 was a challenge for those charged with dealing with invasive species, Ministry of Natural Resources says. While invasive species continued to spread in Algoma, the Invasive Continue Reading
Keep an eye out for northern giant hornets and report suspected sightings. By: David Dutkiewicz, ISC Entomology Technician If you’ve been following the news this summer, you’re sure to have seen mention of murder hornets. After isolated discoveries of this invasive Continue Reading
By: Alison Grant, ISC Community Outreach Summer Student Brown marmorated stink bug (Halyomorpha halys), or BMSB, is an invasive agricultural pest that is native to Taiwan, Japan, Korea and China. It was first recorded in 2001, in the United States Continue Reading
Invasive Species Centre and partners advocate for increased funding and early response ahead of the 2021 Federal Budget, with a focus on COVID-19 economic recovery. The Invasive Species Centre and partners (Ducks Unlimited Canada, Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations, Nature Continue Reading
Do you have questions about invasive species? Are you concerned about a potential introduction in your area or are you just looking for more information? The Invasive Species Centre staff is available to field your questions. Find out ways to ask Continue Reading
The Ldd moth (Lymantria dispar dispar L.) is native to Europe and is currently established in the Northeastern United States and Eastern Canada. You may find the insect in portions of Ontario, Quebec, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, and Nova Scotia. Ldd moth is not Continue Reading
