Invasive Species Council Of BC

• Aquarium moss balls infested with invasive mussels found in Seattle

  A wholesale aquarium company in Seattle contacted state officials earlier this week about a shipment of moss balls that could be possibly contaminated with mussels.

  Environment

  Aug 9, 2024
  
• Don’t move firewood: Plea to campers after invasive insect confirmed in B.C.

  The Invasive Species Council of BC says moving firewood from one region to another could result in the spread of the Asian-based emerald ash borer.

  Canada

  Jun 28, 2024
  
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• Valentine’s Day: Bouquet of flowers has Baby’s breath? It’s an invasive plant

  ‘When Baby’s breath invades grazing land, it reduces native grasses and forage for grazing animals and wildlife,’ the Invasive Species Council of BC says.

  Environment

  Feb 14, 2023
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• Invasive Species Council of BC taking part in UN biodiversity summit in Montreal

  'This is a huge opportunity to take part in a critical conversation, one that includes helping to set global targets for invasive species management.'

  Environment

  Dec 6, 2022
• Invasion of the stink bugs: Pest thrives in British Columbia’s warm October

  The brown marmorated stink bug, an invasive species in Canada, is thriving in the province this season thanks to summer-like weather extending into the fall months, experts say.

  Environment

  Oct 12, 2022
• Pretty plant is dangerous, toxic, warns Invasive Species Council of B.C.

  Two young girls wound up with facial swelling after picking Myrtle spurge, an invasive plant with blue-green leaves and yellow flowers.

  Environment

  Oct 5, 2022
• Goldfish infestations threatening native fish species in B.C. lakes

  Goldfish have been shown to prey on native fish species and can disturb sediment while feeding, which increases water turbidity.

  Nov 14, 2019