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New technologies help scientists detect and contain invasive species before they cause irreversible ecosystem damage

LOMA, Colo. — Water is a driving force in the American West, and today it’s at risk more than ever. Not just from overuse, not just from megadrought, but from minuscule invaders that pose a nearly unstoppable threat to the region’s rivers, lakes, dams and reservoirs.

Big Red Podcast focuses on alumni of Cornell University and their careers.

Pam Marrone ’78 is a Serial Entrepreneur, she's sold 3 companies and took 1 public!! we chatted about:
- how her new startup protects ecosystems from invasive species, by discovering microbes that kill the species!
- the biologic pesticide industry trends, the distribution channels, sales processes!
- her career trajectory, from PhD in entomology to serial entrepreneurship!!…

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.

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.

Invasive species like zebra mussels and goldfish disrupt Canadian lakes, altering ecosystems. Prevention and management are crucial.

BIO honors Dr. Pam Marrone and Dr. Hank Harris for advancing biotech in pest control, sustainability, and animal vaccine development.

Dr. Pam Marrone discusses how biologicals boost crop quality, with 70% used by conventional farmers. The market is set to rival chemicals by 2040.

Zequanox® targets zebra/quagga mussels with Pseudomonas fluorescens, disrupting digestion. Low risk to non-target species.