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Price of Pests: How invasive species are harming environments, economies across the country

(InvestigateTV) — It’s a multi-billion dollar problem plaguing communities across the country, infiltrating ecosystems and wreaking havoc.

Invasive species can hurt the economy, the environment, and even human health.

Investigate reporter Kristin Crowley goes in-depth on the toll these costly non-native creatures take on America and what’s being done to attack and offset the price of pests.

If you notice a plant or animal in your area that you think could be invasive, you can report it. Each state has a plant health director. You can find yours on the USDA’s website.

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Kristin Crowley

Kristin Crowley

National reporter for InvestigateTV+