Invasive Species in California

Agriculture is a very important part of California's economy, so we are learning about certain types of invasive species plaguing California's plants and animals. Preventing invasive species from taking hold in the Golden State is a multi-billion dollar industry, but it doesn't always take money to stop the problem: educating others is a cheap but equally effective way of keeping invasive species at bay.

Here are some pictures of the invasive species we are studying about as well as links to more information about the species.

Also, talk to your child about them and find out what they have learned!

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Asian Citrus Psyllid

Learn more about the Asian Citrus Psyllid:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Diaphorina_citri

Varroa Mite

Learn more about the Varroa Mite: 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Varroa_destructor

Mediterranean Fruit Fly

Learn more about the Mediterranean Fly (Medfly): 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ceratitis_capitata

Exotic Newcastle Disease

Learn more about the Exotic Newcastle Disease: 
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Newcastle_disease