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Brown marmorated stink bugs are a crop nuisance, injecting their digestive juices directly into plant tissue which bruises unripe fruit. During fall, they seek warm shelter to overwinter and can number hundreds to thousands in your home.
Credit: Erik Schiff, iNaturalist.ca
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By Lisa Houle | September 24, 2024Preventing the spread of invasive plants and animals takes a village. At ISCBC, we work with many regional partners, experts in their unique corner…
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By Lisa Houle | September 18, 2024 “Being able to address invasive species proactively before they become a problem is critical – not just for our Indigenous culture and way…
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By Lisa Houle | August 22, 2024 In a small lake on Vancouver Island, tiny freshwater jellyfish have become a common sight. Discovered far from where they originated, their presence…
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By Lisa Houle | August 16, 2024 Trees do a lot for us. They purify our air, provide oxygen, and absorb greenhouses gases. They house millions of species, protect our…
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By Robyn Lakes & Stephanie Weinstein / August 15, 2024 Texada Island is home to some unique underwater residents – the stickleback species pairs. Today, the only place on the…
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August 9, 2024 For the second time in four years, invasive zebra mussels have been found hiding in a popular aquarium accessory in Washington State. The Washington Department of Fish…
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