Richard Vaughan+FollowEarthworms Gone Wild in US Soil?!Turns out, those wiggly earthworms we always thought were garden heroes might actually be wreaking havoc in US forests! Researchers found that invasive earthworms are taking over, messing with soil nutrients and throwing off the whole ecosystem. Some even say there are just way too many of them. Scientists are using mustard solutions to get them out, but it’s a huge job. Who knew the real soil drama was happening right under our feet? #Science #invasivespecies #earthworms00Share
evanshaley+FollowMysterious Seeds in the Mail? Major Red FlagsImagine getting a random package of seeds in the mail—would you plant them? Reddit is losing it over a homeowner who asked what to do with some mystery seeds. The internet’s verdict: destroy them ASAP! Turns out, these could be part of a scam or, worse, an invasive species that wrecks local ecosystems. Lesson learned: if you don’t know what it is or where it came from, don’t plant it! #Home #PlantSmart #InvasiveSpecies00Share
Jamie Brown+FollowThis Plant Could Wreck a Whole Country?!Water hyacinth might look pretty, but it’s causing chaos in Ghana’s waterways. It’s choking out fish, blocking boats, and even messing with power generation. Experts say if they don’t get it under control, it could seriously hurt the nation’s food supply and economy. Crews are mowing it down by the ton, but it’s a race against time. Would you support banning certain plants to protect local ecosystems? #Home #InvasiveSpecies #EcoAlert00Share
John Fitzgerald+FollowInvasive Grass Supercharges Tick SurvivalDid you know a sneaky invasive grass is making disease-carrying ticks stick around way longer in the Southeast? Researchers found that cogongrass, which isn’t even from the US, is helping lone star ticks survive over 100 days longer than usual. That means more time for them to spread illness! If you’re planting anything new, try native plants—your garden (and your health) will thank you. Wild how one plant can shake up the whole ecosystem! #Home #InvasiveSpecies #EcoAlert00Share
