Invasive plants have detrimental effects on the local ecosystem. They are non-native, spread quickly, and can overtake an area when not kept in check. Many will force out native plants, leading to a ...

Someone who is tending to their garden - Lourdes Balduque/Getty Images It takes a lot of bad behavior for a plant to land on the USDA's invasive species list, but kudzu (Pueraria montana) has earned ...

USDA Cooperative Research Forum on Invasive Species will be held February 24-26, 2026 ...

Gardeners love sturdy plants that don’t need babied and that grow quickly without extra care. However, some plants grow a little too well. “Invasive plants spread aggressively and cause environmental ...

You may know plants such as Japanese honeysuckle and English ivy are invasive bullies that will take over your landscape in a hurry. But non-native trees also can be problematic, spreading rapidly and ...

With invasive plant species growing into an increasingly complicated challenge, the Carroll, Coos and Grafton County ...

Underneath a mask of bright yellow blossoms and heart-shaped leaves, an invasive species is threatening native mid-Michigan flora. During an annual review of Michigan's invasive species watch list, a ...

Some slither, some crawl and others grow wild. They can be found in your yard, in the water, and even in the sky. No matter the type, all invasive species can negatively impact native ecosystems.