by Sandy Boeckh | Feb 22, 2015 | Invasive Species, Phragmites
I wrote an article warning of the spread of this invasive terrestrial in the 2012 yearbook. That article was a bit premature but this year, we need to watch out for and eradicate any new stands of this nasty reed in our area. This will help to reduce the number of new...
by Sandy Boeckh | Apr 26, 2014 | Environment, Forest & Wildlife, Gypsy Moth, Invasive Species
An Invasive Species of Potential Concern By Shelagh Grant An invasive species of growing concern in the northeastern United States and southern Ontario is the gypsy moth, which is capable of defoliating huge tracts of deciduous trees, usually resulting in mortality....
by Sandy Boeckh | Apr 20, 2014 | Environment, Invasive Species, Phragmites
Invasive Phragmites Invasive Phragmites also known as the European Common Reed is an invasive plant that is begining to invade the Great Lakes Region. It is a large aggressive reed which is invading our wetlands and it is capable of outcompeting native species for...
by David Anderson | Mar 29, 2014 | Environment, Forest & Wildlife, Gypsy Moth, Invasive Species
The Township of the Archipelago has produced a report outlining the results for the Gypsy moth pheromone traps. “Average trap catches in 2013 were 328 moths per trap, while, in 2014, average trap catches were 229 moths per trap. Pointe au Baril Islands...
by Sandy Boeckh | Jan 20, 2014 | Asian Carp, Environment, Invasive Species
Asian Carp are knocking on the door of the Great Lakes and the gatekeepers lack the urgency to do anything about it. The Canadian and Ontario governments have done a reasonable job closing the door to the importing of live Asian Carp for ornamental and culinary...
