Invasive species are organisms that are not native to an environment and can cause harm. Some of the worst invasive species include the European rabbit, zebra mussel, and ship rat, which have caused extinction of other species. Invasive insects and animals are often introduced unintentionally but then negatively impact the ecosystem by preying on native species or destroying property. Common invasive plants like purple loosestrife and tree of heaven spread rapidly and kill other plants. Invasive species cost millions of dollars to control and mitigate their environmental damage.

1. Invasive species By: Dyshon Jones

2. What is an Invasive species? An Invasive species is an organism that is not indigenous/ native to its environment. Invasive species can be a plant, animal or insect. Invasive species can be harmful to the enviroment and costly.

3. Worst Invasive Species European Rabbit- Has been responible for the extinction of over 8 different mamals Zebra Mussel- Has been detremental to a variety of species in Great lakes region Ship Rats- Has caused the extinction of certain birds, plants and small mammals Feral Pig- has done millions of dollars worth of destruction done to property and farmland

4. Pros and Cons… Cons Can be harmful to environment Can be costly Can destroy property Can be harmful to native species Pros Can be used as a form of pest controll

5. Invasive insects Can also cause drastic changes habitat Can endanger animal species. For example certain insects eat other insects that could be food for birds or small rodents Can spread unique geographical diseases

6. Asian Tiger Mosquito Originates in southern and eastern asia First seen in 1985 in Houston Texas Known for aggressive biting (frequent) Do Not transfer HIV/Aids but do give EEE (eastern equine encephalitis). EEE tend to affect horses the most and has a 80-90% fatality rate.

7. Asian Longhorn Beetle Originally from eastern Asia First noted in New York 1996 and Chicago 1998 Infest large trees such as Maples and horse chestnut trees. Since there is no natural predator scientist say there could be serious ecological problems.

8. Invasive Animals Invasive animals are often introduce to an area for the purpose of pest control. Invasive animals are hard to predict and ultimately become a problem themselves For example five cats were brought to South Africa for a mouse problem. Five cats turned into 3400 cats and endangered the bird population.

9. Types of invasive animals Burmese python Brown tree snakes Zebra mussel Nutria

10. Zebra mussel Originally from the Black Sea and Caspian Sea in Central Asia Accidentally brought to America First seen in Great lakes and have been threatening natural inhabitants because of overpopulation.

11. Nutria Originally from South America Brought to america to be famed for there furs but many were let go because of failing farmers. They eat the tall grass and many other nutrients important to the wetlands of Chesapeake Bay. This animal has become a major problem to the food web in the Chesapeake bay.

12. Invasive plants Usually come From overseas and are usually exotic looking or have unique qualities. Such as Drought intolerance or are extremely fast growing. They can be dangerous to native plants and search and kill other plants. (example mile-a-minute, purple loosestrife, and kudzu) They reproduce in high numbers and spread very extensively and well. 100 million dollars spent to control invasive plants.

13. Types of invasive plant GOOD Wheat Tomatoes Rice BAD Lythrum salicaria (purple loosestrife) Ailanthus altissima (Tree of haven) Hedera helix (English Ivy)

14. Tree of Haven ( Ailanthus altissima ) Grows In abandoned alleys Known for how quickly trees are formed and size of growth Can cause sidewalk damage or can even emerge from already cracked sidewalks

15. English Ivy Cover Most parts of North America Notoriously known for growing so high that they cover up other plants lower than itself and killing them Unless maintained they are advised to not be planted

16. Overview Invasive species can be costly to us and our property Can cause disease Can be harmful to other creatures and there habitats Sometimes good but overall are never a good thing for anybody http://youtu.be/eOElBMVzYNw 0:00-2:05

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