A Quick Guide
By Janell Gonyea, CMCA, AMS, PCAM of The Management Trust, AAMC Himalayan Blackberry
organism that is non-native to the ecosystem and/ or whose introduction causes or is likely to cause economic and environmental harm, or harm to human health. Invasive species can threaten native plant and animal communities, leading to the extinction of native plants and animals, destroying biodiversity, and permanently altering habitats. Invasive species spread unintentionally as people and goods travel around the world.
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Community associations are designed to protect property values and invasive species can degrade property values. So, it would seem associations have a responsibility to address invasive species, but how? When it comes to plants, the best strategy is an integrated pest management approach (IPM). IPM is a long-term approach that uses a combination of techniques to control pests. Let’s take a look at some
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ccording to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), an invasive species is a plant, animal or other living
Himalayan blackberry may not seem so bad when there are fresh berries on the vines, but have you ever seen blackberry and removing blackberry plants by hand is hard work. The process may leave you scratched from the many thorns. So, why bother? Well, Himalayan blackberry is an invasive species. To control blackberry, use sheet mulching. This involves removing as much of the blackberry by the roots as possible. Then, cover the area with cardboard. You can use old cardboard boxes. Install soil on top of the cardboard, followed by mulch.
Himalayan blackberry is an invasive species. To control it, you can use sheet mulching.
European Chafer Beetle
The European chafer beetle is an invasive species. These beetles lay their larvae underground and the larvae grow are irresistible to crows. Crows will roll back grass to access
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