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Invasive Spotlight: Nutria
Nutria are found near rivers, streams, lakes, ponds and wetlands. Their burrowing and feeding on...
Invasive Spotlight: Shot Hole Borers
Small beetles are causing big problems in Southern California. Two closely related species, the...
Invasive Spotlight: Eastern gray squirrels and Eastern fox squirrels
While some may find them cute, both the Eastern gray squirrel (Sciurus carolinensis) and the...
Invasive Spotlight: Wild Pigs
Domestic pigs are a familiar farm animal, but have you heard about wild pigs? These animals are...
Invasive Spotlight: Invasive Plants
Invasive plants are weeds that infest natural ecosystems, rangelands and pasture. They can cause...