Invasive Species

More wildfires could be in store for Long Island’s East End thanks to a tree-killing beetle.

Hany Dweck, a chemical ecologist at the Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station who made the breakthrough, said they’ve found the odor that attracts the lanternfly to its host plant.

A lobster trap recovery program has been turning up some unique species in Long Island Sound, including a vibrant sea slug that's native to Europe.

U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said the spotted lanternfly poses a serious threat to Connecticut’s environment and agricultural industry. He wants Congress to pass the Spotted Lanternfly Research and Development Act.

The Connecticut Agricultural Experiment Station is concerned about new species of ticks that were found hitching a ride on residents returning from international travel.

August is “Tree Check Month,” according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The federal agency is urging Long Islanders to be on the lookout for the invasive Asian longhorned beetles.

State officials are warning residents about the Spotted Lanternfly, an invasive species from Asia that represents a threat to New York’s agriculture, and especially the wine and grape industry.

Sharks, urban wildlife, and invasive species. That's what we'll explore in Living with wildlife, Part 2.