Wherever you live, you can help prevent the spread of invasive plants by learning about the ones that affect your local area.

UF/IFAS warns farmers and gardeners of the destructive two-spot cotton leafhopper. A new invasive pest, the two-spot cotton ...

Well before the sun rises, scientists gather at a Florida lake looking for Asian swamp eels. The eels, along with other ...

Leafy green with tiny, red fruits, the Brazilian peppertree is a land manager’s enemy. Parts of the plant can be toxic to birds and cause rashes in humans, but that’s not why it raises concern. It’s ...

According to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission, green iguanas are an invasive species in the state. Their feeding habits threaten local vegetation and wildlife. For instance, they ...

Cane toads, an invasive species in Florida, pose a threat to pets and native wildlife due to the toxins they secrete. These toads were introduced to control pests but have become a problem, competing ...