Invasive Species Terminology: Standardizing for Stakeholder Education (2020)

Iannone III, B., Carnevale, S., Main, M., Hill, J., McConnell, J., Johnson, S., Enloe, S., Andreu, M., Bell, E., Cuda, J., Baker, S. (2020). Invasive Species Terminology: Standardizing for Stakeholder Education. Journal of Extension. 58. a3.

Abstract
The excessive number of terms associated with invasive species, and their often incorrect usage, hinders stakeholder education about the threats of invasive species. Here we introduce seven terms (native, nonnative, introduced, established, invasive, nuisance, and range change) that are applicable across invasive taxa, understandable, typically interpreted correctly, and useful for describing most situations regarding invasive species. We also list six terms to avoid (native invasive, invasive exotic, invasive weed, alien, foreign, and nonindigenous) that create confusion via their misuse and misinterpretation. The terms we propose will increase understanding, thereby promoting behavior changes aimed at limiting the negative impacts of invasive species.

The Economics of Terrestrial Invasive Species: A Review of the Literature (2006)

Olson, L. (2006). The Economics of Terrestrial Invasive Species: A Review of the Literature. Agricultural and Resource Economics Review, 35(1), 178-194. doi:10.1017/S1068280500010145

Risk assessment for invasive species produces net bioeconomic benefits (2007)

Keller, R.P., D.M. Lodge, D.C. Finnoff. (2007). Risk assessment for invasive species produces net bioeconomic benefits. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences. Jan 2007, 104 (1) 203-207; DOI:10.1073/pnas.0605787104

American Bullfrogs as Invasive Species: A Review of the Introduction, Subsequent Problems, Management Options, and Future Directions (2010)

American Bullfrogs as Invasive Species: A Review of the Introduction, Subsequent Problems, Management Options, and Future Directions

Nathan P. Snow and Gary Witmer
USDA APHIS Wildlife Services, National Wildlife Research Center, Fort Collins, Colorado

ABSTRACT: Native to the eastern United States, American bullfrogs have been introduced throughout the western U.S. and to several other countries and islands around the world. Bullfrogs are well adapted for many of the permanent water sources that occur within the U.S., and once introduced, they typically become dominant. Because of their large size and voracious appetite, bullfrogs outcompete and prey upon many indigenous species. They are hypothesized to be cause significant negative impacts, which may contribute to the endangerment and extinction of some sensitive species. There are few, if any, effective and efficient control methods to manage invasive bullfrogs. Current methods such as hand or net capture, shooting, and gigging can be labor intensive and often fail to reduce bullfrog numbers. Draining wetland habitats and broadcasting toxicants have severe negative effects on non-target species. New management options, such as locally-sprayed toxicants and multiple-capture traps, could be useful for reducing populations of invasive bullfrogs. However, researchers should make certain that non-target species are not affected by these management techniques.

Stepping Stones for Biological Invasion: A Bioeconomic Model of Transferable Risk (2011)

Warziniack, T., Finnoff, D., Bossenbroek, J., Shogren, J.F., Lodge, D. (2011). Stepping Stones for Biological Invasion: A Bioeconomic Model of Transferable Risk. Environ Resource Econ 50, 605–627 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10640-011-9485-7

Economic Dimensions of Invasive Species (2003)

Edward A. Evans (2003). Economic Dimensions of Invasive Species. Choices, vol. 18, no. 2, 2003, pp. 5-“9.

Environmental and Economic Costs of Nonindigenous Species in the United States (2002)

Pimentel, D.,  L. Lach,  R. Zuniga, D. Morrison. (2002). Environmental and Economic Costs of Nonindigenous Species in the United States. BioScience 50(1), 53-65. https://doi.org/10.1641/0006-3568(2000)050[0053:EAECON]2.3.CO;2

Biological Invasion Risks and the Public Good: an Economic Perspective (2002)

Perrings, C., Williamson, M., Barbier, E. B., Delfino, D., Dalmazzone, S., Shogren, J., Simmons, P., & Watkinson, A. (2002). Biological invasion risks and the public good: An economic perspective. Conservation Ecology, 6(1). https://doi.org/10.5751/es-00396-060101

Economic and environmental threats of alien plant, animal, and microbe invasions (2001)

D. Pimentel, S.McNair, J.Janecka, J.Wightman, C.Simmonds, C.O’Connell, E.Wong, L.Russel, J.Zern, T.Aquino, T.Tsomondo (2001). Economic and Environmental Threats of Alien Plant, Animal, and Microbe Invasions (PDF). Agriculture, Ecosystems & Environment. Volume 84, Issue 1, March 2001. pp. 1–20.

Pentatomid host suitability and the discovery of introduced populations of Trissolcus japonicus in Oregon (2017)

Hedstrom, C., D. Lowenstein, H. Andrews, B. Bai, N. Wiman. 2017. Pentatomid host suitability and the discovery of introduced populations of Trissolcus japonicus in Oregon. J Pest Sci. 90: 1169-1179.