Jacob Barney
@invder.bsky.social
Professor @VirginiaTech
Director of Invasive Species Collaborative
Invasive species | ecology | policy | soundscapes | sneakers 👟
Director of Invasive Species Collaborative
Invasive species | ecology | policy | soundscapes | sneakers 👟
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Jacob Barney
@invder.bsky.social
· Nov 19
Home - Invasive Species Collaborative At Virginia Tech
The Invasive Species Collaborative (ISC) at Virginia Tech integrates invasion science with the policy, management, and social demands associated with confronting this global crisis.
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The 50+ Invasive Species Collaborative Affiliates are always looking for new collaborators on any taxa, social science, or policy.
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One of my most favorite days of the year!
@invder.bsky.social has spent 15 years teaching a course on biological invasions, and he ends each semester with a very creative potluck. For the event, his students prepare dishes using #invasivespecies as ingredients - everything from kudzu and feral pigs to insects 🐗🥬🦗
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Virginia Tech professor hosts potluck, challenging students to create dishes featuring invasive species
We all know about invasive species, especially as spotted lanternflies impacted much of our area throughout the summer. Luckily, a Virginia Tech professor is getting creative while teaching students a...
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November 20, 2025 at 4:02 PM
One of my most favorite days of the year!
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We identify three major areas where change is possible:
1. Rethinking research evaluation
2️. Strengthening training & mentorship
3️. Reducing and recognizing administrative tasks
1. Rethinking research evaluation
2️. Strengthening training & mentorship
3️. Reducing and recognizing administrative tasks
November 20, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We identify three major areas where change is possible:
1. Rethinking research evaluation
2️. Strengthening training & mentorship
3️. Reducing and recognizing administrative tasks
1. Rethinking research evaluation
2️. Strengthening training & mentorship
3️. Reducing and recognizing administrative tasks
Excited to attend my first NAISMA meeting in Tahoe. Love bringing together so many actors working on this issue! #nasima2025
November 4, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Excited to attend my first NAISMA meeting in Tahoe. Love bringing together so many actors working on this issue! #nasima2025
An interesting twist on the spotted lantern fly story - their honeydew is supplementing hungry bees. However, I STRONGLY disagree with the final statement that because of this we should stop managing SLF! A positive attribute doesn't counter balance their clear damage!
www.wvtf.org/news/2025-10...
www.wvtf.org/news/2025-10...
A possible reason to celebrate spotted lanternflies
There’s good news today for those who are tired of squashing spotted lanternflies.
www.wvtf.org
October 30, 2025 at 4:58 PM
An interesting twist on the spotted lantern fly story - their honeydew is supplementing hungry bees. However, I STRONGLY disagree with the final statement that because of this we should stop managing SLF! A positive attribute doesn't counter balance their clear damage!
www.wvtf.org/news/2025-10...
www.wvtf.org/news/2025-10...
Went hiking in Aoraki (Mt Cook) National Park - I’m pointing to the highest point in NZ. I have no words.
@vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social representing in New Zealand!
@vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social representing in New Zealand!
September 6, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Went hiking in Aoraki (Mt Cook) National Park - I’m pointing to the highest point in NZ. I have no words.
@vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social representing in New Zealand!
@vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social representing in New Zealand!
Cheers to a fantastic EMAPI conference. Phil Hulme and co put on an amazing show!
I am humbled by the amazing work of the invasive plant scientists across the world!
Looking forward to seeing the high country (and wilding pines 😜) on my road trip this weekend!
I am humbled by the amazing work of the invasive plant scientists across the world!
Looking forward to seeing the high country (and wilding pines 😜) on my road trip this weekend!
September 4, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Cheers to a fantastic EMAPI conference. Phil Hulme and co put on an amazing show!
I am humbled by the amazing work of the invasive plant scientists across the world!
Looking forward to seeing the high country (and wilding pines 😜) on my road trip this weekend!
I am humbled by the amazing work of the invasive plant scientists across the world!
Looking forward to seeing the high country (and wilding pines 😜) on my road trip this weekend!
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Super excited to attend the EMAPI conference this week in New Zealand! Can’t wait to hear about the latest science on invasive plants from around the world.
September 1, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Super excited to attend the EMAPI conference this week in New Zealand! Can’t wait to hear about the latest science on invasive plants from around the world.
Further evidence that Virginia is now leading the way to address invasive species! Way to go!!
A big shout-out to the Loudoun Invasive Removal Alliance (LIRA)! Thanks to their leadership and advocacy, Loudoun County, VA is rolling out a new $2 million program to help property owners remove invasive plants and replace them with native species 👏🌿
www.loudounnow.com/news/loudoun...
www.loudounnow.com/news/loudoun...
Loudoun County Ramps Up Invasive Species Removal Efforts
Removing invasive plants across Loudoun is about to get easier as a county program to help property owners fund their removal – and replacement with native species – is set
www.loudounnow.com
August 29, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Further evidence that Virginia is now leading the way to address invasive species! Way to go!!
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📣📣 We would like to introduce the bi-annual #InvasionsNewsletter, an open-access digital magazine and a collaborative effort of individuals, networks, and organizations from around the world! You can access it here:
joom.ag/mIjd
joom.ag/mIjd
Invasions Newsletter
safeguarding island havens. new research. management stories. policy updates.
joom.ag
May 14, 2025 at 8:26 PM
📣📣 We would like to introduce the bi-annual #InvasionsNewsletter, an open-access digital magazine and a collaborative effort of individuals, networks, and organizations from around the world! You can access it here:
joom.ag/mIjd
joom.ag/mIjd
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ISC affiliate - Dr. Scotty Yang - is leading the charge on new technology to screen for the invasive spotted lanternfly using ants and honeydew! 🐜🐜🐜
news.vt.edu/articles/202...
news.vt.edu/articles/202...
A surprising ally in the fight against the spotted lanternfly: Ants
Virginia Tech researchers can detect the presence of spotted lanternfly by testing ants who feed on the spotted lanternfly honeydew. The honeydew contains bits of lanternfly DNA, which entomologists c...
news.vt.edu
July 1, 2025 at 12:42 PM
ISC affiliate - Dr. Scotty Yang - is leading the charge on new technology to screen for the invasive spotted lanternfly using ants and honeydew! 🐜🐜🐜
news.vt.edu/articles/202...
news.vt.edu/articles/202...
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#VirginiaTech researchers can detect the presence of spotted lanternfly by testing ants. Here's how. ⬇️
A surprising ally in the fight against the spotted lanternfly: Ants
Virginia Tech researchers can detect the presence of spotted lanternfly by testing ants who feed on the spotted lanternfly honeydew. The honeydew contains bits of lanternfly DNA, which entomologists c...
news.vt.edu
June 30, 2025 at 3:51 PM
#VirginiaTech researchers can detect the presence of spotted lanternfly by testing ants. Here's how. ⬇️
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The ISC had fun hosting a workshop for Virginia's annual 4-H State Congress! Participants played a cooperative card game and worked together to manage invasive plants on their "properties". They learned that #invasivespecies management is all about strategy and patience!
June 25, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The ISC had fun hosting a workshop for Virginia's annual 4-H State Congress! Participants played a cooperative card game and worked together to manage invasive plants on their "properties". They learned that #invasivespecies management is all about strategy and patience!
This concert was EPIC! And to see them in Lane Stadium was next level. Thank you Metallica - my ears are still ringing!
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www.si.com/fannation/co...
Metallica causes seismograph spike at Virginia Tech football stadium concert
Seismographs are usually used to measure when pieces of the earth slam into each other, but they’re pretty good at measuring whenever Metallica is on the stage.
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May 9, 2025 at 8:34 PM
This concert was EPIC! And to see them in Lane Stadium was next level. Thank you Metallica - my ears are still ringing!
www.si.com/fannation/co...
www.si.com/fannation/co...
A great article summarizing the visit of @anibalpauchard.bsky.social with the @vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social. Really excited about working on building closer connections and collaborations across the Americas to address biological invasions!
noticias.udec.cl/udec-y-virgi...
noticias.udec.cl/udec-y-virgi...
UdeC y Virginia Tech refuerzan alianza científica para enfrentar la pérdida de biodiversidad - Noticias UdeC
A través del Dr. Aníbal Pauchard, ambas instituciones refuerzan alianzas científicas para enfrentar una de las principales causas de pérdida de biodiversidad: las especies invasoras.
noticias.udec.cl
May 9, 2025 at 5:23 PM
A great article summarizing the visit of @anibalpauchard.bsky.social with the @vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social. Really excited about working on building closer connections and collaborations across the Americas to address biological invasions!
noticias.udec.cl/udec-y-virgi...
noticias.udec.cl/udec-y-virgi...
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HOT OFF THE PRESS
We explore how climate change may affect introduction pathways of non-native species into protected areas including altering transportation routes, natural dispersal mechanisms & modifying human behaviors (forced migration and shifting travel destinations)
doi.org/10.1007/s105...
We explore how climate change may affect introduction pathways of non-native species into protected areas including altering transportation routes, natural dispersal mechanisms & modifying human behaviors (forced migration and shifting travel destinations)
doi.org/10.1007/s105...
Understanding and managing introduction pathways into protected areas in a changing climate - Biological Invasions
The Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework 2030 calls for the conservation of 30% of the world’s ecosystems, focusing on protecting areas vital to biodiversity, identifying and managing invasi...
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January 24, 2025 at 11:59 PM
HOT OFF THE PRESS
We explore how climate change may affect introduction pathways of non-native species into protected areas including altering transportation routes, natural dispersal mechanisms & modifying human behaviors (forced migration and shifting travel destinations)
doi.org/10.1007/s105...
We explore how climate change may affect introduction pathways of non-native species into protected areas including altering transportation routes, natural dispersal mechanisms & modifying human behaviors (forced migration and shifting travel destinations)
doi.org/10.1007/s105...
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🌍🎨 Calling all artists! Submit your work to Ripples of Change, an immersive exhibit celebrating how communities are addressing global environmental challenges. Submissions due by May 23. All mediums welcome!
More Info: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#GCCatVT #SteppinOutBlacksburg
More Info: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#GCCatVT #SteppinOutBlacksburg
May 1, 2025 at 2:06 PM
🌍🎨 Calling all artists! Submit your work to Ripples of Change, an immersive exhibit celebrating how communities are addressing global environmental challenges. Submissions due by May 23. All mediums welcome!
More Info: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#GCCatVT #SteppinOutBlacksburg
More Info: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F...
#GCCatVT #SteppinOutBlacksburg
Major shoutout to the @vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social program coordinator, our Affiliates, Partners, and volunteer grad students for making our ISC Research Symposium and Community Day such great successes!
We are always looking to expand our network... 🌿🐜🐈⬛
fralinlifesci.vt.edu/news/fralin-...
We are always looking to expand our network... 🌿🐜🐈⬛
fralinlifesci.vt.edu/news/fralin-...
Mitigating invasive species through transdisciplinary science headlines symposium and community day
fralinlifesci.vt.edu
May 1, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Major shoutout to the @vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social program coordinator, our Affiliates, Partners, and volunteer grad students for making our ISC Research Symposium and Community Day such great successes!
We are always looking to expand our network... 🌿🐜🐈⬛
fralinlifesci.vt.edu/news/fralin-...
We are always looking to expand our network... 🌿🐜🐈⬛
fralinlifesci.vt.edu/news/fralin-...
I want to thank my friend @anibalpauchard.bsky.social for such a wonderful and productive visit to the @vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social last week. 2 great seminars, tons of great discussions and planning, and delightful fellowship! Watch this space for new collaborations!
May 1, 2025 at 12:16 PM
I want to thank my friend @anibalpauchard.bsky.social for such a wonderful and productive visit to the @vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social last week. 2 great seminars, tons of great discussions and planning, and delightful fellowship! Watch this space for new collaborations!
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Invasive Species & Restoration Community Day = SUCCESS! 🥳
Over 130 people registered for our field workshops and an estimated 150 people came to the partner meet n’ greet at Rising Silo Brewery. It was inspiring to see so many new faces!
#invasivespecies #restoration #VirginiaTech #NewRiverValley
Over 130 people registered for our field workshops and an estimated 150 people came to the partner meet n’ greet at Rising Silo Brewery. It was inspiring to see so many new faces!
#invasivespecies #restoration #VirginiaTech #NewRiverValley
April 29, 2025 at 8:47 PM
Invasive Species & Restoration Community Day = SUCCESS! 🥳
Over 130 people registered for our field workshops and an estimated 150 people came to the partner meet n’ greet at Rising Silo Brewery. It was inspiring to see so many new faces!
#invasivespecies #restoration #VirginiaTech #NewRiverValley
Over 130 people registered for our field workshops and an estimated 150 people came to the partner meet n’ greet at Rising Silo Brewery. It was inspiring to see so many new faces!
#invasivespecies #restoration #VirginiaTech #NewRiverValley
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📢 Today is the day 📢 Blacksburg and New River Valley locals, we are hosting our first-ever Invasive Species and Restoration Community Day! This event is FREE, interactive, and going to be a blast (at least we think so 😉)
Check out the complete event schedule ⬇️
invasivespeciesvt.org/event/invasi...
Check out the complete event schedule ⬇️
invasivespeciesvt.org/event/invasi...
Invasive Species and Restoration Community Day - Invasive Species Collaborative At Virginia Tech
In partnership with the Town of Blacksburg and the Biocultural & Ecological Restoration Initiative, the Invasive Species Collaborative at Virginia Tech is hosting a community day focused on invasive s...
invasivespeciesvt.org
April 26, 2025 at 12:54 PM
📢 Today is the day 📢 Blacksburg and New River Valley locals, we are hosting our first-ever Invasive Species and Restoration Community Day! This event is FREE, interactive, and going to be a blast (at least we think so 😉)
Check out the complete event schedule ⬇️
invasivespeciesvt.org/event/invasi...
Check out the complete event schedule ⬇️
invasivespeciesvt.org/event/invasi...
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What you plant matters. 🌿
GCC affiliate Dr. Stacy Endriss is raising awareness about invasive plants in VA—90+ species are reshaping ecosystems and costing the state nearly $1B/year.
Stay informed, research plants, and help protect Virginia's biodiversity.
GCC affiliate Dr. Stacy Endriss is raising awareness about invasive plants in VA—90+ species are reshaping ecosystems and costing the state nearly $1B/year.
Stay informed, research plants, and help protect Virginia's biodiversity.
www.13newsnow.com
April 22, 2025 at 2:30 PM
What you plant matters. 🌿
GCC affiliate Dr. Stacy Endriss is raising awareness about invasive plants in VA—90+ species are reshaping ecosystems and costing the state nearly $1B/year.
Stay informed, research plants, and help protect Virginia's biodiversity.
GCC affiliate Dr. Stacy Endriss is raising awareness about invasive plants in VA—90+ species are reshaping ecosystems and costing the state nearly $1B/year.
Stay informed, research plants, and help protect Virginia's biodiversity.
Congrats to @vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social Affiliate Warren Booth and his lab for this cool work!
Why are bed bugs so hard to get rid of? 🪳
In a recent study, #VirginiaTech researchers uncovered a gene mutation that may explain these pests' growing resistance to insecticides.
In a recent study, #VirginiaTech researchers uncovered a gene mutation that may explain these pests' growing resistance to insecticides.
Researchers find first evidence of potential bed bug insecticide resistance in gene mutation
A study published in the Journal of Medical Entomology detailed how a team of Virginia Tech researchers, led by urban entomologist Warren Booth, discovered a gene mutation that could contribute to the...
news.vt.edu
April 22, 2025 at 6:29 PM
Congrats to @vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social Affiliate Warren Booth and his lab for this cool work!
We are SO excited to be hosting my colleague @anibalpauchard.bsky.social this week @virginiatech.bsky.social to visit @vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social Affiliates and headline our Research Symposium!
Anibal is a world class scientist, collaboration builder, and all around nice guy!!
Anibal is a world class scientist, collaboration builder, and all around nice guy!!
April 22, 2025 at 6:09 PM
We are SO excited to be hosting my colleague @anibalpauchard.bsky.social this week @virginiatech.bsky.social to visit @vt-invasivespecies.bsky.social Affiliates and headline our Research Symposium!
Anibal is a world class scientist, collaboration builder, and all around nice guy!!
Anibal is a world class scientist, collaboration builder, and all around nice guy!!