1. By Allison Mansfield and Maria Jacobi
Invasive Species
By Allison Mansfield and Maria Jacobi

2. Invasive Species found in NY
Tatarian Honeysuckle
Giant Hogweed
Kudzu
Nutria
Northern Snakehead
Mile a Minute
Gypsy Moth
House Sparrow
Sea Lamprey

3. Tatarian Honeysuckle Origin- Europe and Asia
This arrived to New York because it was used for ornaments
Effects ecosystem because it releases toxic chemicals that prevent other species from growing
Professionals dig up the plants to prevent more from growing

4. Giant Hogweed The Giant Hogweed came from Europe and Asia
Was brought to the US as a showpiece in gardens
This plant reduces the amount of living space for native species
The government is having people cut the roots and flower tops off and covering this plant so it will not grow back

5. Kudzu Originally found in Japan
Came during the Great Depression, planted by the CCC
Kudzu covers stems and leaves that causes the plants under to die from lack of sunlight
To get rid of these plants they want us to cut the vines and dig up roots

6. Nutria Originated from South America
During World War II the Nutria escaped into marshes
The species is overpopulated because of no natural predators
Vegetation control such as lowering water levels and decreasing food

7. Northern Snakehead From native parts of Africa and Asia
Scientist believe that they were caught in a fishing net and traded into the United States
The Snakeheads effect on the economy is the death of many native fish and the disruption of commercial fishing
To help stop these animals from causing anymore harm people are told to report if any are caught kill and freeze it immediately

8. Mile a Minute Native to India and East Asia
The Mile a Minute seed was mixed in with the Holly seed brought and planted in NY
Much like the Kudzu plant the Mile a Minute covers other plants blocking out their sunlight
To help control these plants people are supposed to spray the plant with a herbicide such as glyphosate

9. Gypsy Moth Native to Europe
The Gypsy Moth was thought to be the caterpillar of a silk worm and traded into the United States
It hurts the economy by damaging tree considering it consumes a mass amount of leaves a day
To help control the moth naturally with its predator however you can also buy caterpillar traps to put around your trees

10. House Sparrow Native to Great Britian
Brought over to the America in 1851 for their music they are also known as the “song bird”
The House Sparrow however destroys many wheat and grain fields a year
To control the House Sparrow the government has started killing their eggs and destroying their homes

11. Sea Lamprey Native to the Alantic Ocean
The Sea Lamprey were brought into the New York by fishes being brought up into the ports and into the rivers
Sea Lampreys are greatly hurting the Great Lakes ecosystem by killing off many important fish such as the bass and the trout
Many lakes and major water ways are sprayed to killing everything just to get rid of the sea lamprey

12. Invasive Species Nationwide
Red-Eared Slider
Asian Tiger Mosquito
Olive Fruit Fly
European Starling
California Red Scale

13. Red-Eared Slider
Originated from Eastern Mexico found mainly in California
The Red-Eared Slider is thought to have just migrated north into the U.S
This turtle is aggressive and bold it also competes with many native turtles for food
To control the Red-Eared Slider population they are told to call the CDC and they will remove and relocate the turtle

14. Asian Tiger Mosquito Originated from Asia
This mosquito was transported to the United States by a boat that carried tires from Asia
They cause an irritating rash on anything that is bitten and can sometimes turn into swelling in which you should see a doctor
Harmful pesticides work on this pest most recommended is RAID

15. Olive Fruit Fly From Sub- Saharan Africa
Olive Fruit Fly migrated North to escape food completion
They feed on the inside of fruits and destroys the pulp killing the fruit
To prevent them they import natural enemies from other countries

16. European Starling Originated from Europe
Came by nesting in boat crates
Known to have brought diseases to livestock
To prevent these birds from nesting cover and remove nest and close off some holes

17. California Red Scale From South-East Asia
Lava was found on an imported food
These suck out tissue of twigs, leave and fruit
Managed by natural enemies