It’s a widely held myth that University of Florida entomologists introduced Plecia nearctica into Florida as means to control insect population however, love bugs, as this species is more commonly known as, actually migrated across the Gulf Coast from Mexico through human activities. Despite the humorous implications of the common name, given because of their ability to copulate while in flight for hours, it does not emphasize the controversy that surrounds its invasive appearance in the Southern states of America. These states found that the species was detrimental to the abiotic environment initially but as it turns out, with time, the species adapted to actually become helpful to the biotic environment. What was initially seen as a nuisance became an integral part of the agricultural ecosystem despite it being an unintended consequence through increased human activities. The ecological effects of Plecia nearctica start with its evolution and adaptation to the Southern states in America and …show more content…
Although they may be small in size, they have had a significant impact on human activities in terms of agricultural production and in the same way it can be observed that human activities have impacted this species in terms of optimal conditions for reproduction and growth. Globally, invasive insects cost an estimated $2. 1 billion in forest damage and $13 billion in loss of crop depending on how detrimental the species is but nonetheless, a species such as the love bug demonstrates that even nuisances can provides benefits amide the costly
The emerald ash borer (Agrilus Planipennis) is an invasive insect species that has infected and killed many ash trees across eastern North America. The ash borer was first sighted in Michigan and Ontario in the summer of 2002, and has since spread widely east of the Mississippi. The species, the characteristics of the insect,the amount it has spread over the years, and the effect and damage that it has done in its new habitat have been followed since first discovered in North America. The emerald ash borer originated in eastern Russia, northern China, Japan and Korea.
Something I learned about in Herbology 301 is healing. Healing is an important part of our life, which is why i wanted to write about it. Healing spells are needed in everyday life, and if we were to ask someone how many healing spells they 've used in their lifetime, the number would probably be too high to remember. I also learned that mental illnesses are not one-spell-cure-all diseases, which is very helpful to know.
This project was chosen to investigate the decline of the honeybee and the impact on Australian agriculture. The honeybee decline is interconnected with environmental sustainability with key environmental challenges threatening the future of the honeybee and the industry of beekeeping. Some of these factors such as land degradation, limited water availability, loss of plant biodiversity, climate change, pests and pesticides loss of public lands such as National Parks, State forests and reserves, all impact on the sustainability and ecosystems which the honeybee depends and likewise, the ecosystems depend on the honeybee. With the disappearance of land to urbanisation and government restrictions on access to public lands some 70% of Australian
The Cuban Treefrog, latin name Osteopilus septentrionalis, is originally found (native) to Cuba, the Isle of Youth, the Cayman Islands, and the Bahamas. Cuban Treefrogs are estimated to have been introduced into the Florida ecosystem in the 1920s. It is widely agreed by scientists in the Florida ecological community that the Cuban Treefrogs came into Florida through shipment and freight packages coming from the Caribbean. Quickly, this invasive species flooded through Southern Florida, and by 2013, they had spread their population to the very Northernmost end of Florida. Potentially, the Cuban Treefrog can spread to surrounding state habitats; South Carolina, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, and Texas have suitable, coastal ecosystems that could support a Cuban Treefrog population.
The Love Bug Project is a student based campaign whose mission is to change the world with kindness. The Love Bug Project is committed to perform a minimum of one act of kindness in our community per month to make a change in our living generation. The Love Bug Project presents Light ‘Em up! The project’s mission is to adopt local families who are need with small kids to grant them the wish of “the perfect Christmas.”
Florida’s changing ecosystem Florida’s ecosystem is forever being changed as we know it. Florida’s invasive species list is rapidly growing making it more difficult for native species to compete. Every day invasive species are released in Florida 's waterways, forest, and swamps wreaking havoc on the native plant and animal life. Everyday people are able to walk into a common pet store and buy their very own python, tegu, or a lionfish perhaps.
In the recent years, there has been an increase of invasive species in Florida such as the Burmese phyton. These reptiles are initially from Southeast Asia but due to the irresponsibility of some pet owners, they have started to invade Florida specifically in the Everglades. So far, an alarming amount counting in the hundreds have been captured in the Everglades National Park, showing how important it is to keep their population under control and from wreaking havoc. Known for consuming birds and small mammals, they show an immense effect on the local ecosystem. Authorities have hired hunters and even started annual manhunt events for these pests.
Southwest Florida is the coastal region in the Florida state. It contains many metropolitan areas and is quite populated when compared with other parts of the country. The whole area is governed by the exposure to the coast and all the life elements therefore depend on this huge water body. The pests that are found in the area are also much related to the presence of water bodies and some pests near beaches can truly present a hazard to home owners who like to live close to the coast.
So each time one insecticide becomes outdated, a stronger and more poisonous one is made. Another issue that has brought about an expansion in the insect populace is the worldwide migration of plants and insects. Each year, the United States imports many plants from other countries, so far they have introduced over 200,000 and 90 major insect enemies of U.S plants have come from these introduced
Alien plants include flowers used only for the purpose of landscaping and plants that hail from other regions that are not from the desert. Humans are the ringmasters of furthering the spread of invasive species. 90% of the cause of tortoise decline is obtained from human activity. Nonnative seeds attach to our vehicles, clothes, and pets. Consequently, the seeds fall on native soil and occupy vacant space, preventing native plants to grow properly.
Chapter 16 of “The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate” is titled The Telephone Comes, and in this chapter the town of Fentress is introduced to a new device called the telephone. This quote can relate to the chapter because it refers to “species may be now increasing” meaning the generation was developing with new technology. The quotes means that even as the world develops, change is inevitable, and some changes can happen quicker than others. In this chapter, Granddaddy says “The days of the whale oil and coal dust are over.
I have never realized the full extent of harm invasive species can have on an area until I was literally surrounded by them. For Spring Break my freshman year of college I, along with eleven other Grand Valley students,
Based on a scientific analys , the very accelerated loss of species that we are experiencing could be up to 1,000 to 10,000 losses per year. these losses do not only include wild animals or mammals that are constantly haunted , but also small pollinators such as bees. the bee decline is a an issue that is currently affecting most of North America and many countries in Europe , but the number of bee colonies are increasing in China . But if this issue is not solve as soon as possible , and the decline increases it will eventually become a worldwide issue.
Due to the mass importing of inexpensive foreign honey sold at extremely low prices, modern-day beekeepers struggle with making a livable wage from this career field. In addition to cheap mass imports of honey, invasive species are extremely expensive to control. According to the research of Dr. Myrna E. Watanabe, becoming a beekeeper is no longer a considerable career option for many people because of the low income “Beekeepers are finding it especially difficult to be patient these days, as honey prices fall in the face of massive imports of cheap Chinese honey. Such low prices cannot sustain the cost of beekeeping, which has become more expensive because of increased costs for mite control” (Watanabe 1170).
2009 and Meetemyer et al 2011). Shogren (2000) and Cook et al. (2007) also address the issue of incorporating economics into risk reduction strategies for invasive species using a model of endogenous risk. Methods that integrate pest spread and climate suitability, with economic and social factors have been developed to assess the degree to which economics policies or control strategies can be used to optimize management decisions of