Invasive species are the subset of established non-native alien or naturalized species that are a threat to native species and biodiversity. The term "invasive" is poorly defined and often very subjective. Invasive species … See more

Non-native species have many vectors, but most are associated with human activity. Natural range extensions are common, but humans often carry specimens faster and over greater … See more

Invasive species can affect the invaded habitats and bioregions adversely, causing ecological, environmental, or economic damage. See more

Humans are versatile enough to remediate adverse effects of species invasions. The public is motivated by invasive species that impact their … See more

Typically, an introduced species must survive at low population densities before it becomes invasive in a new location. At low population … See more

The entomologist Chris D. Thomas argues that most introduced species are neutral or beneficial with respect to other species but this is a minority opinion. The scientific community See more

Accurately predicting the impacts of non-native plants can be an especially effective management option because most introductions of non … See more