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Define invasive species.
Non-native species that cause harm to the environment, economy, or human health.
What is Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?
Using a combination of different control methods for effective and sustainable results.
Define 'Early Detection and Rapid Response' (EDRR).
Taking action as soon as new invasive species are detected.
What is biological control?
Introducing natural predators, pathogens, or competitors to control invasive species.
Define habitat modification.
Altering the environment to favor native species and make it less suitable for invasive species.
What is chemical control?
Using pesticides or other chemicals to kill or inhibit the growth of invasive species.
Define physical removal.
Manually removing invasive species individuals or populations.
What is a non-native species?
A species living outside its native distributional range, which has arrived there by human activity, either deliberate or accidental.
Define quarantine.
Isolation to prevent the spread of something considered dangerous, like invasive species.
What are control measures?
Methods used to manage or eradicate invasive species once they have been introduced.
Why is prevention key for invasive species?
It's the most effective and cost-efficient way to deal with invasive species, preventing problems from starting.
Explain the importance of monitoring and early detection.
Regularly checking for new invasive species allows for rapid response, minimizing their potential impact.
Why is public education important in invasive species control?
Raising awareness encourages public participation in prevention and control efforts.
Why is IPM important?
It helps avoid over-reliance on single control methods and minimizes negative impacts on the environment.
Describe the ecological impacts of invasive species.
Outcompete native species, alter ecosystem processes, reduce biodiversity, and change food webs.
Describe the economic impacts of invasive species.
Damage to agriculture, forestry, recreation, costly control efforts, and infrastructure damage.
Describe the human health impacts of invasive species.
Increased risk of new diseases and potential for other health-related problems.
How does quarantine and inspection of imported goods prevent invasive species?
It prevents the introduction of invasive species through trade and transportation.
How does controlling invasive species pathways promote sustainability?
It reduces the spread of invasive species to new areas, protecting ecosystems and economies.
How does physical removal of invasive species promote sustainability?
It directly removes invasive species, allowing native species to recover and ecosystems to function better.
How does habitat modification promote sustainability?
By favoring native species, it creates more resilient ecosystems that can better resist invasive species.
How does Integrated Pest Management (IPM) promote sustainability?
It uses a combination of control methods to minimize negative impacts on ecosystems and human health.