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Save the Date! Texas Invasive Plant and Pest Conference February 26-28 in Port Aransas, TX This February, the Texas Invasive Plant & Pest Council and the Institute for the Study of Invasive Species will co-host the fifth statewide conference on invasive species at the University of Texas Marine Science Institute in Port Aransas, Texas. Building on previous conferences, the 2014 conference will be a professional level meeting including keynotes, concurrent sessions, posters, field trips and symposia. This conference is designed to serve scientists, land managers, state and federal agencies, local governments, the green industry and other stakeholders interested in invasive species issues in the state of Texas. To learn more about the Conference Program, Call for Papers, Abstract Submission, or Sponsors and Exhibitors, visit the 2014 Conference Website at www.texasinvasives.org. Follow this link to register. Follow this link to submit an abstract. |
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Pest Alert! Zebra Mussel The Texas Parks and Wildlife Commission has released new rules to prevent spread of invasive zebra mussels. Anglers and boaters leaving or approaching public waters in 17 North Texas counties will be required to drain their boats to prevent further spread of this environmental and industrial menace. The new rules will take place in late December 2013 or January 2013. Instructions on preventing the spread of zebra mussels and other aquatic species can be found here. Remember, always Clean, Drain, Dry to protect our waters. Click here to read the full press release from the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department on the new rules on zebra mussels. |
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Invasive Spotlight: Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (Halyomorpha halys) The Brown Marmorated Stink Bug (BMSB) is an invasive pest native to eastern Asia. It was first discovered in the United States in 2001 in Pennsylvania. It is suspected that it originated from cargo shipments in the mid 1990s. BMSB has spread down the eastern coast as far as Virginia and has been detected as far south as Texas. This pest is known to attack high value tree fruit crops, vegetables and small fruit. In urban areas, the pest has been a nuisance as it seeks warmth to overwinter. Learn more about the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug. |
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More News Tawny Crazy Ants Threaten NASA |
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Citizen Scientists of the Month "Rolling Plains Chapter, Texas Master Naturalist members are proud to do their part for our environment." reports Chapter President Terry McKee. "By informing our community of the numerous invasive plants in our area, our hope is to encourage our citizens to be aware and plant more drought-friendly native species". If you would like more information about the Rolling Plains Chapter and their conservation projects, please visit txmn.org/rollingplains or visit the chapter on their Facebook page. If you would like to highlight a successful invasive species project or nominate a special person to be highlighted in an upcoming iWire, please send the details to iwire@texasinvasives.org. |
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Sentinel Pest Network and Invaders of Texas Species Workshops Invaders of Texas workshops train volunteers to become citizen scientists to detect and report invasive species. Workshops include information on the Sentinel Pest Network, which serves to increase the awareness of early detection of Emerald Ash Borer, Cactus Moth, Asian Longhorned Beetle, and other pests of regulatory significance. We have funding from USDA APHIS and the Texas A&M Forest Service for 10 workshops in the upcoming months, so schedule your free workshop, today! Upcoming Workshops: For more information or to register to attend a workshop, please visit the Workshop Page. |
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