We Should NOT Be Done To Stop Invasive Species

Over the years, problems arise that are threatening to us and the environment we live around us. Some problems are more serious and threatening than others. Other problems are easier to deal with and are fixed can be easy with easy solutions. One serious problem that has been an issue for many years is invasive species. Invasive species are defined legally in the United States as “an alien species whose introduction does or is likely to cause economic or environmental harm or harm to human health” (Mcginley 5). Invasive species are a problem being faced across the globe and if nothing is done to stop them, they will have a devastating impact on humanity. Invasive species are defined legally in the United States as “an alien species whose

The president, in 1999, issued an executive order on invasive species. The order called for a policy to stop and prevent invasive species from spreading and causing further harm. The policy was known as the National Environmental Policy Act. This first step in this act is prevention. Often, the most cost effective approach to stopping invasive species is to keep them from becoming established in the first place. The Second step is early detection and fast response. We cannot prevent all introductions, however, early detection of introductions and quick, coordinated response can contain invasive species at a lower cost than long-term control, which can get pretty expensive. Invasive species should be detected and dealt with before they become established and spread. An approach involving research and development, technical assistance, and operations is needed to put this act into effective action. No national system is in place for detecting and responding to invasions. Unfortunately, not good planning planning, jurisdictional issues, insufficient resources and authorities, limited technology, and other factors often slow down early detection and rapid response in many locations. The third step is control and management. When invasive species appear to be permanently established, the most effective action may be to prevent their spread or lessen their impacts through control measures. Control and management of invasive species such as eradication within an area, population suppression, and limiting spread. Integrated pest management (IPM) is an approach to pest control (including invasive species) that flexibly considers available information, technology, methods, and environmental effects. Methods include physical restraints (e.g., fences and electric dispersal barriers), mechanical removal (e.g., hand-pulling, burning and mowing), use of pesticides, release of biological control agents (such as