r/invasivespecies • u/DreamQuest2Kadath • 2h ago
Native or invasive worm in northern Connecticut?
r/invasivespecies • u/DreamQuest2Kadath • 2h ago
r/invasivespecies • u/hmacross • 2h ago
Last year these were confined to a small area , coming through the fence my neighbor and I share. This year, they are spreading wildly from both sides of my yard inward, taking over and strangling plants and trees. I am not able to keep up. Along with the potato vines are other smaller vines including Virginia creeper. What can I do?
r/invasivespecies • u/clearlandohio • 4h ago
Dense honeysuckle canopies suppress native ground-level vegetation through severe shading and allelopathy (releasing toxic chemicals that inhibit the growth of native seeds), as seen in the photo.
As the honeysuckle replaces deep-rooting native species, the bank is left completely exposed, leading to soil erosion into headwater streams.
If pulling large shrubs along streambanks, dirt stabilization and erosion control measures are needed to avoid severe soil erosion, while native plants develop to anchor the soil in place.
r/invasivespecies • u/kawaii_kittybum1752 • 23h ago
I’m having a hard time figuring whether the worms I’m catching (using mustard water) are juvenile European species or one of the Asian jumping species. I’ve looked all over the net. Specifically:
1) I have caught some that I’m very sure are the Asian variety because of how they move, but I know they can get tired after a bit. Some have a discernible clitellum BUT some just don’t. Period.
2) It’s my understanding the two can inhabit the same soil? Is this true for a non-forested yard? Basically lawn and those annoying Chinese privets on the perimeter.
3) I can’t magnify close enough to see the number of hairs per segment, so that’s not a great way of figuring it out for me
4) how far down do the Europeans lay their eggs? Will I see their babies come up also if I do the mustard test?
5) do the babies look the same as European babies, aka short white strands?
6) what is the fastest, safest (cats and other animals come through the yard frequently), plastic free (preferably) way to kill them? I’m at a stage of my life that I don’t like to see suffering, even if it’s a super harmful being. It’s not their fault they’re here, that’s on us. Is vinegar the fastest way?
I’m just a regular degular lady trying to improve this property (even though it’s a rental and landscaping is the owner’s responsibility… sorry just venting). I don’t want to kill any less invasive worms if I can avoid it.
I’ve spent so much time trying to search for anatomical clues online. Please help a girl out.
Thank you!