Invasive Species Management

3 words in this vocabulary list

noun a tract of low, swampy land, especially in southern Florida

  • The everglades are a unique and important ecosystem in Florida.
  • Let's go on a hike in the everglade this weekend.
  • I heard there are some gators in the everglade, so be careful!
  • Her mind was like a mysterious everglade, full of hidden depths and secrets.

noun a substance or chemical used to kill unwanted plants or weeds

  • The gardeners applied weed killer to the lawn to prevent unwanted plants from growing.
  • I need to grab some weed killer from the store before tackling the backyard.
  • I sprayed some weed killer on those pesky dandelions in the yard.
  • Sometimes we need to use weed killer to get rid of toxic relationships in our lives.

noun a specific species of blackfly known for its nuisance to humans

  • The adirondack blackfly is a species of insect known for its nuisance to hikers and campers in the Adirondack Mountains.
  • Man, those adirondack blackflies are driving me crazy while I'm trying to enjoy my camping trip.
  • Ugh, those damn adirondack blackflies are out in full force today.
  • Dealing with difficult clients at work is like being swarmed by adirondack blackflies.