The long-struggling Florida citrus industry now faces an invasive species crisis, but researchers have a plan to fight back.
The green iguana has become a ubiquitous sight across South Florida, often lounging in trees or sunning itself on sidewalks.
“Starting Tuesday morning, low temperatures will be cold enough to cause iguanas to become immobilized, and possibly fall out ...
The Fort Myers Beach Public Library is hosting an essential training for every local resident and property owner on Jan. 10: Learn How to Spot and Stop Invasive Plants on Our Barrier Island, presented ...
Leafy green with tiny, red fruits, the Brazilian peppertree is a land manager’s enemy. Parts of the plant can be toxic to birds and cause rashes in humans, but that’s not why it raises concern. It’s ...
Florida is home to dozens of invasive species. Most don't react well to cold weather. Temperatures in the Fort Myers area ...
Read full article: Did you know? Robot rabbits used in war on this major threat to Florida GALAPAGOS ISLANDS, ECUADOR - JANUARY 17: A Manchineel tree, Hippomane mancinella, in Galapagos National Park ...
Mike Kimmel, known as the "Python Cowboy," leads guided hunts for invasive iguana and Burmese pythons. Invasive iguanas are a costly pest in Florida, damaging landscaping and burrowing into flood ...
Mitigation banks can’t exactly replicate pre-development ecosystems, even when they achieve state-mandated native plant goals. (Rose Schnabel/WUFT News) Growing native plants and eradicating invasive ...
Growing native plants and eradicating invasive ones is a challenging part of restoration projects. Even when done well, artificial sites don’t perfectly replicate nature. Leafy green with tiny, red ...