Invasive species6 days agoHow an island became ferret free - thanks, in part, to Woody the wonderdogMore than 400 traps were laid across the island in a £4.5m project which featured a specially-trained detection dog called Woody.6 days ago6 days agoCall for Asian hornet trap hosts as queens emergeJohn De Carteret says it is important to catch as many queens as possible during this early stage.6 days ago19 Mar 2026Launch of map to report Asian hornet sightingsPeople are being asked to report Asian hornet sightings as they are an invasive species on Jersey.19 Mar 202612 Mar 2026Invasive Alexanders threaten £2m legacy daffodilsVolunteers are working to keep Sidmouth's daffodils flowering by removing the invader.12 Mar 202610 Mar 2026Early nest find prompts Asian hornet warningThe nest is spotted high in a tree and experts believe it had already produced new queens.10 Mar 20266 Mar 2026How Selena Gomez is helping to stop NZ's possum problemComedian Melanie Bracewell explains the unlikely connection between the US singer and New Zealand mammal.6 Mar 202615 Dec 2025Concern for NI waterways as invasive mussel detectedAgriculture and Environment Minister says its detection in Lower Lough Erne is "another significant pressure to our already beleaguered freshwater system". 15 Dec 202511 Dec 2025Asian hornet numbers double on previous yearThere were 694 Asian hornet nests recorded in 2025 in comparison to 259 in 2024. 11 Dec 202518 Oct 2025What effect could the Asian hornet have in Northern Ireland?A nest was destroyed near the first reported sighting of the species in NI - but while they pose no threat to humans, it could be bad news for bees.18 Oct 2025...
