invasive species
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Can we eat our way out of biological invasions?
Eating invasive species might be one way to reduce their populations. Does it work?
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What your hobby may be hiding: Gardening in an era of climate change
As climate change continues to alter the environment around us, how can we garden responsibly to…
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Freshwater Mussels are Declining: Why Should You Care, and What Can You Do?
These small animals are incredibly important to aquatic environments but face challenges due to human activities,…
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The Tale of A Conspicuous Invader and Inconspicuous Field Sites
A trip to scout field sites is thwarted when a notorious invasive grass refuses to live…
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Why did orange prices increase?
Citrus greening disease, also known as Huanglongbing or Dragon Yellows, is causing devastating losses to citrus…
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Invasive Species and Invasion: Think Genghis Khan and Napoleon were the most successful invaders? Think again.
Confused about invasive species? Read on to learn more about the how, what, and why of…
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Better Safe Than Sorry: The Pesticide Industry is Getting a Revamp
Did you know that some pesticides are not hazardous? The industry is shifting towards safer formulations…
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The Birds and the Beetles: Research Highlights from UMass Grad Students
Highlights from UMass Life Sciences Graduate Research Symposium, plus a Q&A with the two award winners.…
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The hungry caterpillar in real life
Many of us read The Hungry Caterpillar as a kid. If you ever want to find…