As 2023 draws to a close, we have crunched the numbers and pulled together the most read blogs on the Invasives Blog this year. Plus some firm favourites.
Invasive species like spotted lanternflies and Azolla proved to be popular topics for our readers this year. CABI’s approaches in fighting invasive species, through biological control, also grabbed readers’ attention.
Did any of our favourites make the most-read list this year?
Number 2
Pest Alert issued for fall armyworm pest infesting rice crop in the Philippines
By Wayne Coles
Number 4
Invasive aquatic weeds: 5 unwanted plants to look out for
By Joanna Slezak, Toby Penrhys-Evans
Number 10
Revolutionizing crop protection: Success of a novel approach to combatting fall armyworm in India
By Wayne Coles
Number 11
Tiny weevil’s mighty impact curbing invasive water lettuce in Kenya’s Maasai-Mara ecosystem
By Wayne Coles
Number 14
Invasive rats: A closer look at 4 species causing problems around the world
By Rolanda McGuire
Number 15
Crassula – the potent invasive plant being challenged by a microscopic mite
By Chris Berman
Number 17
Could better awareness increase the uptake of weed biocontrol in Europe?
By Donna Hutchinson
Number 18
Brown marmorated stinky bug research in China offers promise to prevent the pest spreading in New Zealand
By Wayne Coles
Number 19
Floating pennywort weevil: feasting to control one of the UK’s most invasive aquatic plants
By Chris Berman
Firm Favourites
Articles from the archives that our readers love.
Eucalyptus – the ‘thirsty’ trees threatening to ‘drink’ South Africa dry
Cuscuta reflexa identified as problematic dodder devastating farmers in Western Kenya
Giant Rodent Invasion: The Coypu
Thank you for reading the Invasives Blog this year and we wish you a safe and prosperous 2024.
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