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Invasive species can be plants, animals or other non-native living organisms which can have substantial adverse impacts on a wide range of areas ranging from sustainability of agricultural production to conservation and protection of critical natural resources. Research activities focus on detection and identification of invasive species, estimating potential impacts and developing control measures to prevent environmental and economic losses from invasive species infestation.
(12/09/24) New World screwworm larvae, which feed on live tissue, can be deadly to livestock and wildlife populations.
(Video 08/23/24) To help protect the forest, researchers with the LSU AgCenter are determining what insects are present there now.
(Video 08/08/24) Controlling giant salvinia in south Louisiana is an ongoing battle. Using a weevil as a biological control seems to have the most promise.
(05/03/24) The LSU AgCenter's Wheat and Oat Field Day brought researchers together with producers from across the state to discuss a variety of topics.
(04/30/24) Scientists convened to collaborate and share research at the Management of Invasive Species in Wetlands workshop.
(09/21/23) Louisiana is home to some of the most destructive invasive species in the United States. The LSU AgCenter has long worked to monitor and manage them.
(02/22/23) Scientists continue to learn more about roseau cane die-offs, roseau cane scale and solutions to these problems.
Field surveys have revealed the spread of RCS across all of coastal Louisiana into neighboring states.
LSU AgCenter scientists conduct research to identify effective means of controlling or limiting the damage from invasive species in Louisiana agriculture.
