Invasive Snail Gaining Ground in Louisiana Poses Threat to Crawfish Season
Invasive Snail Gaining Ground in Louisiana Poses Threat to Crawfish Season Meghan Overdeep © Provided by Southern Living Blake Wilson/LSU AgCenter A slimy new stranger that experts say could threaten this year's crawfish season has taken up residence in St. James Parish, Louisiana. LSU AgCenter entomologist Blake Wilson called the masses of invasive apple snail eggs popping up in the area "the densest he's ever seen." He became aware of the situation last week after receiving a call from a St. James crawfish farmer who was concerned by the appearance of the apple snail's dr...