Having a frank discussion about invasive species.
That’s what Samantha Simon likes to do. She’s the Invasive Species Coordinator for the United States Department of Agriculture.
April is Invasive Plant Pest and Disease Awareness Month and the USDA is promoting its Hungry Pests initiative with information available at "hungrypests.com."
Two of the more common invasive species in Illinois are the emerald ash borer and European gypsy moth.