Good Morning !
I’m talking about Invasive Species this morning, it’s seems we Nova Scotians have our fair share to worry about and contend with. New Species are discovered on a regular basis, in my blog you will find links and useful information on plants and insects that you possibly did not know existed in our Province and possibly coming to our Province.
Invasive species in Nova Scotia
CLICK HERE To see the Invasive Species Council Of Nova Scotia .
Remember hearting about Asian giant hornets ? — also referred to as ‘murder hornets’ — have been spotted in B.C. in recent years. While usually restricted to warmer areas, experts say they have the potential to migrate east. They’re among the largest hornets in the world, with female workers that can grow up to four centimetres in length.
Now To Our Latest Possible Invader …
It seems jumping worms have invaded California. According to local reports, the worms, officially known as Asian jumping worms, can clone themselves and jump about a foot in the air. Scientists are concerned that the “invasive species”, which have also been called ‘crazy snake worms’, ‘Alabama jumpers’, and ‘Jersey wrigglers’, could hurt biodiversity in nurseries, parks, and gardens. A California Department of Food and Agriculture report says Asian jumping worms are “extremely active, aggressive, and have voracious appetites. They “thrash immediately when handled…more like a threatened snake than a worm.” Scientists say they are uncertain what a possible infestation might look like. Widespread in the U.S., the worms have been spotted in Ontario and New Brunswick.
Check out the videos I have provided as well.
