Latest News About How Invasive Species Endanger Waterways, Fields and Homes

Zebra mussels have colonized in Minnesota’s Little Boy Lake. Officials report removal is not possible and currently require tighter inspections of docks, boat lifts and second‑hand boats. In Greece, invasive pufferfish are moving through waterways, hurting fishermen and local ecosystems. Australia’s property market is feeling the pressure as a fast‑spreading weed drives down home values and increases clean‑up costs. In New Hampshire, dozens of lakes keep losing ground to invasive plants despite continuous control efforts. A recent APHA survey counted 70 online listings for plants banned in the United Kingdom, showing how worldwide the issue is.

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