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Invasive species don’t wait for permission, and they don’t respect borders. They hitchhike on shipping containers, escape from backyards and spread through nursery stock. By the time most people notice them, they’re already established — and eliminating them is rarely simple. This essential supplement from Pest Management Professional gives you the intelligence you need to identify, manage and stay ahead of the invasive species reshaping the pest control landscape.
From strange beginnings to serious threats
The history of invasive species in the U.S. is as fascinating as it is alarming — from house sparrows imported to control tree pests in the 1850s to Gambian giant pouched rats that likely began as escaped pets. Understanding how these species arrived helps PMPs anticipate where they’ll show up next and why eradication is so difficult once they take hold.
The species making headlines right now
This supplement profiles the invasive pests generating the most attention across the country, including the spotted lanternfly, which has been spreading steadily since its 2014 discovery in Pennsylvania and is now the subject of active quarantine zones in multiple states. You’ll also get an in-depth look at the Joro spider, the northern giant hornet, tawny crazy ants, red imported fire ants and invasive mosquito species that carry serious disease vectors.
A deep dive into Asian needle ants
One of the supplement’s standout features is an expert-written profile of invasive Asian needle ants — a species present in the U.S. since the 1930s but now drawing urgent attention due to painful, potentially life-threatening stings that can trigger anaphylaxis. Now confirmed in 20 states, these ants are quietly expanding their range and PMPs need to know how to identify, treat and advise customers about them.
Download it now and get ahead of the spread
Whether an invasive species is new to your market or has been there for decades, your ability to recognize it, respond correctly and educate customers is what separates a trusted expert from the competition. This supplement delivers the knowledge you need to do exactly that.
