The jumping worm, an invasive species new to Oregon, harms the soil by reducing it to granules, making it more porous and less able to retain water. Here's how to identify jumping worms and help stop their spread.
Pest alert! The highly invasive Zebra mussel has made it into Oregon through moss balls, popular among aquarium hobbyists and commonly sold in pet stores. Invasive species experts say the moss balls should be destroyed.
Adriene Koett-Cronn, Samuel Chan |
Mar 2021 |
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This guide provides in depth information on invasive zebra and quagga muscles. It is a companion resource to the Menace to the West an invasive species curriculum. Appropriate for grades 8-12.
Samuel Chan, Tania Siemens, Rick Cooper |
Mar 2021 |
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This is a one-page fact sheet about invasive zebra and quagga mussels. It includes a map of the U.S. where the mussels have spread and other quick facts. The sheet is part of the invasive species curriculum Menace to the West. It is hosted on the Oregon Sea Grant website.
Samuel Chan, Tania Siemens, Rick Cooper |
Mar 2021 |
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