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Invasive species are opportunists.
Once they get here if the exotic organisms adapts and gets established in its new environment it spreads and multiplies.
Sometimes they out compete native species for resources such as space, light and food.
Not all exotic species are bad and not all exotic species are invasive.
It’s often a matter of balancing the benefits to us against the cost to the environment.
When the system gets really out of balance we really have to worry about it.
Huh, Wow, I don’t believe it. It’s like a miracle.
Hey Herby want to help me tell people what they can do about invasive species?
What can you do?
Obey quarantine restrictions. Don’t bring things back from travels abroad that are listed as items that are forbidden.
Learn to identify invasive species of concern in your area.
Don’t plant invasive materials, such as purple loosestrife.
Despite its beauty, it’s federally classified as a noxious weed.
Never release pets into the wild.
Be aware of regulations for plants and animals.
Talk to your family, friends and neighbors about what you have learned about invasive species.
Volunteers are always welcome and needed in nature preserves and state and local parks.
A good set of sharp eyes are the public's best weapon for identifying invasive pests.
Become a volunteer and join in the effort to keep invasive plants and animals at bay.
Report incidences of invasive species to the proper authorities.
For more information on invasive species, contact your local Penn State cooperative extension office,
the Pa Department of Agriculture, the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources or
the Pa Fish and Boat commission.
See yah herbie, thanks for your help.
Well, aren’t you exotic?
Are you planning to be invasive?
Because I know a lot about that stuff.
Hey do you guys qualify when the kids are playing punch bug, or is it just the old style bugs like me?
Just kiddin, I’m famous you know.
I’m BugMobile, I’m a talking car.
You know herbie the love bug. He’s a friend of mine.
Want to learn about integrated pest management?
I can give you an autograph, here.
What, what, you’re not interested in pests?
Quit bugging you, oh well!!
Music from the Beach Boys, "I Get Around".