Invasive plants have long been cast as exotic villains of a community, snuffing out native resident plants and establishing roots, so to speak, that are difficult to eradicate. Recently scientists in the Midwest have discovered that one such nuisance plant—invasive honeysuckle—also increases the risk of tick-borne diseases.
Filed under: Insects, Invasive plants, Invasive species, Urban IPM, Weed Control | Tagged: ehrlichiosis, honeysuckle and disease, honeysuckle and ticks, invasive species and ticks, lone star tick, southern tick-associated rash illness, STARI | Leave a Comment »
