Participants emphasized IAS as a major driver of biodiversity loss. Successful case studies, including Mimosa pigra control and water hyacinth utilization, were presented. The workshop advanced national strategies and intersectoral coordination, highlighting the need for public awareness, community engagement, and international cooperation to safeguard ecosystems and livelihoods.

Across the nation, climate change must be addressed not only through direct mitigation and adaptation, but also through strategic mitigation of threats to the success of those actions. Invasive species are a significant threat to climate preparedness and resilience —their impacts fundamentally alter natural and built systems, reducing society’s ability to adapt to a changing climate.

In the July 30, 2025 Forbes “50 Over 50: Innovation” profile, Pamela “Pam” Marrone is honored as one of 50 women over age 50 driving breakthroughs in STEM fields

The Packer explores the future of crop biologicals and their potential for significant growth, with Pam Marrone, co-founder of Invasive Species Corp.

Invasive Species Corp. adapts Zequanox to fight golden mussels in CA waterways, offering eco-safe control for invasive threats.

Invasive mussels threaten Western U.S. waters, risking $20M+ in damage to Lake Tahoe; states ramp up costly prevention and control efforts.

Quagga and zebra mussels are invasive freshwater mollusks that clog pipes, harm ecosystems, and cost millions to manage.

Dr. Pam Marrone drives sustainable farming with biologicals, boosting yields while reducing environmental impact.

Dr. Pam Marrone highlights biologicals' role in boosting yields, reducing chemicals, and promoting sustainable farming.

Agricultural biologicals are rapidly growing, offering high ROI in regenerative farming. Farmer education & transparency are key to adoption.

Bighead carp, introduced for algae control, now threaten ecosystems by outcompeting natives, disrupting habitats, and harming biodiversity.

Key 2024 wins: Sold Zequanox Gen 1, advanced Gen 2, progressed Piscamycin & herbicides, met shrimp grant goals, and expanded facilities.

Bark beetles, small yet destructive, damage trees by feeding on inner bark, weakening them. Climate change amplifies their impact, harming forests, wildlife, and economies.

The emerald ash borer is wiping out North American ash trees, spreading fast and disrupting ecosystems. Prevention is key to control.

Bighead carp, introduced for algae control, now threaten ecosystems by outcompeting natives, disrupting habitats, and harming biodiversity.

Zequanox is a biopesticide for zebra/quagga mussels, using Pseudomonas fluorescens to disrupt digestion, leading to mortality.

ISC, founded by Dr. Pam Marrone, develops biological controls for invasive species, securing $2.5M in funding and a new Davis lab.

Zequanox CS controls zebra/quagga mussels in enclosed waters using Pseudomonas fluorescens, disrupting digestion to cause mortality.

Pam Marrone, PhD, co-founder of Invasive Species Corp, is inducted into the National Academy of Engineering for her work in sustainable bioprotection.

ISC expands its lab to develop bio-based controls for weeds, toxic algae, and shrimp harming oyster beds, advancing sustainable solutions.