The plant — which can grow as tall as 15 feet — has been known to shoot up several inches in a day.
Japanese knotweed has taken root in the US, and despite its captivating blooms, it's threatening your garden, yard and home.An invasive, non-native plant species has grown root and spread, posing a threat to manicured yards and even home foundations across the American Midwest, North West and North East.
Japanese knotweed was brought to the US by an unsuspecting botanist, per the Journal, and has since become a worrisome infestation.One Maine couple detailed their laborious attempts to rid their new home of knotweed to the Journal, and that, even years later, it still hasn’t vanished.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Plant e-skin enables continuous, non-invasive monitoring for precision farmingPrecision farming is an emerging field that uses analysis tools such as sensors to collect data on crop plant conditions, such as temperature, humidity, moisture, and nutrient levels.
Read more »
Invasive jellyfish ‘clones’ are spreading into CanadaAndrew Paul is Popular Science's staff writer covering tech news. Previously, he was a regular contributor to The A.V. Club and Input, and has had recent work featured by Rolling Stone, Fangoria, GQ, Slate, NBC, as well as McSweeney's Internet Tendency. He lives outside Indianapolis.
Read more »
Aquatic invasive species are more widespread in Wisconsin than previously thoughtA report on more than 40 years of research on Wisconsin lakes is highlighting some of the lessons scientists have learned about aquatic invasive species, including that far more ecosystems are playing host to non-native species than previously thought.
Read more »
Understanding how human activity impacts zooplankton is essential for managing and protecting lakewaterFreshwater ecosystems are impacted by human activities, including climate change, pollution and invasive species.
Read more »
Invasive yellow fever mosquito species from SoCal found in Bay AreaThe yellow fever mosquito has been confirmed in Contra Costa County, the Mosquito and Vector Control District said Friday.
Read more »
Thailand nets 1.3 million kilograms of invasive fishThailand has netted more than 1.3 million kilograms of highly destructive blackchin tilapia fish, the government said Tuesday, as it battles to stamp out the invasive species.
Read more »