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The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife says invasive Cuban treefrogs were found this month in plants shipped to Oregon.

Invasive Cuban treefrogs found in plants shipped to Oregon SALEM, Ore. – Two non-native and potentially invasive Cuban treefrogs (Osteopilus septentrionalis) were found Monday to be hitchhiking on nursery plants sold at one location in Oregon and another purchased online. ODFW advises that all nursery plant retailers and customers inspect all products and contact wildlife officials if any frogs or other species are found hitchhiking on or inside of a product. Please do not release any found ...

May 21, 2021 Two non-native and potentially invasive Cuban treefrogs ( Osteopilus septentrionalis) were found Monday to be hitchhiking on nursery plants sold at one location in Oregon and another purchased online. ODFW advises that all nursery plant retailers and customers inspect all products and contact wildlife officials if any frogs or other species are found hitchhiking on or inside of a product.  Please do not release any found animals into the wild and check with ODFW for specific ident...

Invasive Cuban tree frogs apparently hitched a ride on plants that were shipped into Oregon.

Invasive Cuban tree frogs apparently hitched a ride on plants that were shipped into Oregon.

Invasive Cuban tree frogs apparently hitched a ride on plants that were shipped into Oregon.

May 21, 2021 Two non-native and potentially invasive Cuban treefrogs ( Osteopilus septentrionalis) were found Monday to be hitchhiking on nursery plants sold at one location in Oregon and another purchased online. ODFW advises that all nursery plant retailers and customers inspect all products and contact wildlife officials if any frogs or other species are found hitchhiking on or inside of a product.  Please do not release any found animals into the wild and check with ODFW for specific ident...

Zebra mussels, a highly invasive and prolific species, have been found hitchhiking on aquatic moss balls sold in pet stores in Maine and throughout the country. Maine’s natural resource agencies are urging anyone who may have bought these moss balls to destroy them, and for pet stores to remove them from the shelves and destroy them immediately.