https://www.wfyi.org/tags/invasive-species invasive species en-US Copyright Fri, 30 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-05-30/local-wineries-on-watch-for-damaging-new-insect-to-southern-indiana Local wineries are preparing for an insect with a benign-sounding name but one whose potential for damaging grapevines could force them to outsource grapes or raise prices. Fri, 30 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-05-30/local-wineries-on-watch-for-damaging-new-insect-to-southern-indiana Isabella Vesperini - WFIU https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2025-03-21/bill-to-use-water-pollution-funds-to-combat-invasive-species-waits-for-gov-mike-brauns-signature The Clean Water Indiana Program usually provides matching dollars to help farmers and landowners implement practices like cover cropping and no-till agriculture — to keep the soil from eroding and getting into local waterways. Fri, 21 Mar 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2025-03-21/bill-to-use-water-pollution-funds-to-combat-invasive-species-waits-for-gov-mike-brauns-signature Rebecca Thiele https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2025-03-06/invasive-species-could-thrive-in-the-great-lakes-due-to-cuts-to-federal-funding-staff The Trump administration’s efforts to cut funding could make it easier for invasive species to thrive in the Great Lakes. Advocates said that could devastate aquatic life in Lake Michigan and harm Indiana’s sport fishing and tourism industries. Thu, 06 Mar 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2025-03-06/invasive-species-could-thrive-in-the-great-lakes-due-to-cuts-to-federal-funding-staff Rebecca Thiele https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2023-10-06/jumping-worms-continue-to-spread-across-indiana Jumping worms are different from typical earthworms. They consume a lot of nutrients from the soil, changing its makeup. This change makes it hard for many plants to grow well. Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2023-10-06/jumping-worms-continue-to-spread-across-indiana Jadin Reeves https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2022-08-19/purdue-spotted-lanternfly-has-migrated-to-northern-indiana An invasive insect that could affect Hoosier grape growers and honeybee producers has migrated to northern Indiana, one year after being first spotted in… Fri, 19 Aug 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2022-08-19/purdue-spotted-lanternfly-has-migrated-to-northern-indiana Associated Press https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2022-04-22/project-spurs-controversy-between-hoosier-national-forest-and-environmentalists-residents As part of the Buffalo Springs Restoration Project, the forest service wants to cut down trees, do prescribed fires and use some herbicides on thousands of acres near Patoka Lake. Fri, 22 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2022-04-22/project-spurs-controversy-between-hoosier-national-forest-and-environmentalists-residents Rebecca Thiele https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2022-04-21/callery-pears-an-invader-worse-than-murder-hornets Indiana is among 12 midwestern and western states that have reported invasions, though most are in the South and Northeast. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2022-04-21/callery-pears-an-invader-worse-than-murder-hornets https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2021-08-06/citizen-watchdogs-needed-to-prevent-spread-of-invasive-species-in-indiana Experts highlighted the importance of citizen watchdogs at this year's Indiana Cooperative Invasive Species Management Area conference. Fri, 06 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2021-08-06/citizen-watchdogs-needed-to-prevent-spread-of-invasive-species-in-indiana Rebecca Thiele https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2021-08-03/be-on-the-lookout-for-poison-hemlock-in-indiana Poison hemlock has been in the state for years. Now the deadly invasive plant is moving into more urban areas. Tue, 03 Aug 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2021-08-03/be-on-the-lookout-for-poison-hemlock-in-indiana Rebecca Thiele https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2021-07-28/invasive-insect-that-harms-wine-grapes-fruit-trees-spotted-in-indiana Spotted lanternflies feed on grapevines, hops, and several kinds of trees — including many fruit tree varieties. Wed, 28 Jul 2021 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2021-07-28/invasive-insect-that-harms-wine-grapes-fruit-trees-spotted-in-indiana Rebecca Thiele