Canadian beekeepers are raising fresh concerns about a fast-spreading parasite overseas and urging policymakers to act before it reaches North America. The tropilaelaps mite, already found in parts of Asia and the Caucasus, can wipe out hives by attacking young bees. Industry[...]
Tag: Invasive Species
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Palmer amaranth found in Divide County
BISMARCK – Palmer amaranth (Amaranthus palmeri) has been confirmed in Divide County. One plant was pulled from a wet/green spot on the outer edges of a wheat field. A sample was taken and submitted for DNA analysis to the National Agricultural Genotyping[...]
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On This Day | Extreme Environmental Measures
WHOLESALE KILLING OF rough fish and others in the James river from the source to Jamestown and at Arrowwood Lake refuge is under way. The fish poison is being spread by two planes and a boat operated by the state game and[...]
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ND Game and Fish finds zebra mussels in Smishek Lake
The North Dakota Game and Fish Department has confirmed the presence of invasive zebra mussels in Smishek Lake, Burke County, after detecting zebra mussel veligers in routine plankton tow net samples. Ben Holen, Department aquatic nuisance species coordinator, said subsequent follow-up sampling found[...]
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Zebra Mussels Intercepted at Devils Lake
While North Dakota has low numbers of aquatic nuisance species, ongoing efforts to protect state waters from the spread of ANS highlight the need for further education and regulation compliance among water recreationists. Game and Fish Department staff have conducted 7,500 watercraft[...]
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Emerald ash borer confirmed for the first time in four Minnesota counties
A tiny green beetle with a destructive appetite has reached another milestone in its relentless march across Minnesota. The emerald ash borer—an invasive insect that kills ash trees by burrowing under their bark—has now been confirmed in Wadena and four other counties,[...]
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It’s Invasive Species Awareness Week: Help Protect North Dakota’s Waters
BISMARCK, N.D. – May 4 through May 10 is Invasive Species Awareness Week, and the North Dakota Department of Environmental Quality is encouraging all residents to learn more about Aquatic Nuisance Species (ANS). These invasive organisms pose a serious threat to the[...]
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Manitoba increases funding to help protect Lakes and Rivers from Invasive Species
Manitoba is doubling down on protecting its lakes and rivers with a new $540,000 investment aimed at stopping the spread of aquatic invasive species. Announced during Invasive Species Awareness Week, the funding includes a dedicated prevention fund for local governments and water-user[...]
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Outdoors Notebook: Manitoba to ban live baitfish, leeches beginning in April 2027
If you visit a fish camp in Manitoba, changes are coming. Starting in 2027, the province will ban the use of baitfish and leeches to protect its waters from invasive species and fish diseases. While the move is part of a broader[...]
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Feral pigs a growing concern for southwest Saskatchewan
Feral pigs may sound like a page out of rural legend, but in southwest Saskatchewan, the tale is turning real. While sightings in this region are still scarce, experts warn it’s only a matter of time before their numbers swell. With their[...]
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Keep an Eye Out for Feral Pigs and Report Them Immediately
As thousands of deer hunters fan out across the state over the 16.5-day deer gun season, many others who didn’t draw a license will enjoy some duck and goose hunting before the waters lock up with ice. Pheasant season will continue to[...]