Exotic and invasive species are becoming a real problem for native habitats and infrastructure. Invasive species have a tendency to out-compete native species for space, nutrients and water. Unfortunately, in most cases, invasive species don't offer anything to the native wildlife, rendering the area useless to the wildlife we desire.  The new invader rarely has any natural predators or diseases to keep it in check allowing it to often run wild.  Some species can also have negative effects on agriculture, infrastructure, and property values.  Species like phragmites can plug waterways and block views dropping lake-shore values.  Knotweed can break thru asphalt and concrete causing damage to roads, driveways and foundations.  Knapweed is alleleopathic, which means it can chemically suppress other plant species causing pasture and hay field deterioration.   Buckthorn attracts and holds colonies of soybean aphids causing crop damage. 

Species we regularly control include but are not limited to:

• Japanese Knotweed

• Japanese Knapweed

• Autumn Olive

• Buckthorn

• Garlic Mustard

• Phragmites

• Swallow-wart

• Japanese Barberry

We have over 10 years of experience in invasive plant management, and a lot of tools at our disposal. Black River Habitats can evaluate, scout, map, plan, and treat unwanted species on your property.  We use a wide range of equipment and techniques including foliar, cut stump, basil bark, hack and squirt, mowing, and excavation.

Please contact Black River Habitats for more information.