Biological trial to tackle one of the UK’s most pervasive and iconic invasive species now showing early success
CABI has worked in partnership with the Yorkshire Wildlife Trust, National Trust and Yorkshire Water on a biological trial to tackle one of the UK’s most pervasive and iconic invasive species which is now showing early success. The work has involved testing the efficacy of a rust fungus known as…
CABI supports steps to implement response plan to tackle devastating outbreak of red and African migratory locusts in Zambia
CABI is supporting steps to implement a sustainable response plan to help tackle devastating outbreaks of red and African migratory locusts in Zambia which have affected crops across the country’s Western, Central, and Southern Provinces. Since March 2025, swarms of red locust (Nomadacris septemfasciata) and African migratory locust (Locusta migratoria)…
Enhancing Europe’s readiness for managing fall armyworm, an invasive pest threat
The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, is one of the major insect invaders in maize production regions worldwide. Over the last decade, this American-origin caterpillar has invaded Africa and Asia, whilst heavily impacting yields. In some countries, food security has been challenged. In other countries, the sudden heavy use of pesticides…
CABI joins 25-strong partnership for project to enhance Europe’s readiness for invasive fall armyworm crop pest
CABI has joined a 25-strong multi-stakeholder partnership to share its expertise on sustainable management of invasive crop pests as part of a new project to enhance Europe’s readiness for the potentially devastating fall armyworm. The project, funded by the European Union and led by INRAE – France’s National Research Institute…
Biological control of European frogbit in North America
European frogbit, Hydrocharis morsus-ranae, is a free-floating aquatic plant with heart-shaped leaves. Native to Europe and parts of temperate Asia and Africa, this plant is considered invasive due to its socio-economic and environmental impacts. European frogbit was introduced into North America as an ornamental plant and has since spread to…
CABI works in partnership to step up the fight against invasive Croton scale pest in Grenada
CABI’s PlantwisePlus programme is working with Grenada’s Ministry of Agriculture and the Sandals Foundation to sustainably manage invasive Croton scale which can devastate the Caribbean country’s mango, guava, plums, and soursop crops. Soursop, for instance, is a valued crop in Grenada, a Member Country of CABI, which is used to…