Lymantria dispar dispar (Spongy moth) has made headlines this year in the forest community as well as in popular media. 2021 is the third straight year of population growth that we have seen across the forest of Southern Ontario, with further populations breaking out as far north as Sault Ste Continue Reading
On November 18th, the Invasive Species Centre, and the Early Detection & Rapid Response (EDRR) Network Ontario welcomed students and young professionals to a virtual Youth Summit on Invasive Species Projects and Collaborations. The Honourable Steve Clark, MPP for Leeds—Grenville—Thousand Continue Reading
Photo: Rebecca Finneran, MSU Extension. Photo: Rebecca Finneran, MSU Extension Ldd moth (Lymantria dispar, formerly known as European gypsy moth) is native to Europe and is a significant forest pest in Ontario. The caterpillars feed extensively on crown foliage of Continue Reading
There were positive steps forward on invasive species as the Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry regulated 13 invasive species and watercraft as a carrier of invasive species under the Invasive Species Act and finalized Ontario’s Strategy Continue Reading
The Invasive Species Centre’s Colin Cassin was interviewed by CBC Sudbury to talk about invasive jumping worms. ‘Good for the garden, bad for the forest’ is the tagline Colin uses to describe earthworms, as they can change the complexion of boreal forests. Originating from Japan and Korea, jumping worms have been known Continue Reading
As part of the Invasive Species Centre’s 10-Year Anniversary, the Invasive Species Centre has awarded 24 microgrants of $1,000 each to support invasive species education and community action in Ontario. We’re featuring these projects throughout the year to help amplify Continue Reading
Wildfires are a destructive force but are really a very natural part of forest succession and actually have several ecological benefits. Some species, like the Lodgepole pine in Canada’s west, have actually evolved over their hundreds of years interacting with Continue Reading
To support practical ways to reduce the impacts of invasive species, promote community spirit, and as part of its 10-year anniversary, the Invasive Species Centre is providing ten boot brush stations in Ontario to help protect recreational trail systems from 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
