It is often suggested that anyone who finds one of these invasive worms should kill it (carefully). Here's what else to know.

Invasive alien species are organisms introduced beyond their native ranges that establish, spread and cause ecological, economic or social harm. Their impacts include declines in native biodiversity ...

Invasive species are among the most well-studied phenomena in ecology, and for good reason: they cost the global economy $423 ...

Invasive alien species : the nature of the problem / Harold A. Mooney -- The economics of biological invasions / Charles Perrings, Silvana Dalmazzone, and Mark Williamson -- Vector science and ...

Insects are often seen as invaders due to high-profile species like the yellow-legged (Asian) hornet, the harlequin ladybird and fire ant. But new research reveals insects are also major victims of ...

An infographic showing the average declines in abundance of key terrestrial insect groups due to invasive alien species. The extent of declines varies across species and regions. Insects are often ...

Big trouble : a plague of ... giant snakes? -- A postcard from Florida : introducing alien invasive species -- The python's tale : establishment, spread, and detection -- Invasional meltdown : impacts ...

Researchers said the fish is among several native species threatened by at least four invasive alien species in the Periyar ...