This issue includes 1 viewpoint paper and 11 research articles.

A protocol has been proposed by Nelufule et al. to classify populations as native, alien, cryptogenic, or native-alien within a country. The protocol was tested in South Africa on 176 suspected native-alien populations, resulting in various classifications.

Stowhas Salinas et al. reported a workshop at Universidad Católica del Norte in Coquimbo addressed marine bio-invasions in Chile, involving over 60 participants from academia and public services. The workshop aimed to establish a national agenda for non-indigenous species (NIS) management, emphasizing the need for more effective policies and programs.

An article discussed the successful eradication of the exotic ant species Pheidole fervens from Australia, marking the first instance of complete eradication of a species without reinfestation. Hofmann et al. highlighted that the early detection of the infestation significantly contributed to the success of the eradication effort.

A study of Bonnet et al.evaluated the management and control of aquatic invasive alien rodents (AIAR) in France. It reveals that local and regional institutions mainly manage control activities through volunteers, and national and regional management plans are lacking. The study suggests several actions to improve the control program.

It is suggested improvements to the current quarantine system to prevent the spread of alien species in natural areas. A research byJingjing et al. underscored the need for control measures to minimize impacts on natural forests and emphasizes the importance of border quarantine surveys in addressing invasive alien species.

Abeyrathna and Davinack assessed the effectiveness of niclosamide monohydrate in controlling invasive mystery snail species (C. georgiana and C. japonica) in North America and recommended niclosamide as a viable control agent but urges caution and further investigation.

Stockton-Fiti et al. evaluated EarthTec QZ, a copper-based molluscicide, for controlling quagga mussel veligers in Southern California. While EarthTec QZ shows promise at low doses, careful consideration of water quality is crucial for effective and environmentally responsible application. In addition, Claudi et al. also investigated the susceptibility of zebra and quagga mussels to the molluscicide EarthTec QZ and found that quagga mussels exhibited faster mortality at lower copper doses compared to zebra mussels.

Tucker et al. studied the distribution of the invasive round goby in the Lower Fox River (LFR), Wisconsin and revealed that the highest densities were below the barrier, but males and females were present upstream.

An aquarium trials conducted by Peck et al. showed that tilapia were more susceptible to elevated CO2. he study highlights CO2 as effective for tilapia eradication and suggests using post-treatment environmental DNA assessments for evaluating success.

Finally, Antaky et al. developed a safe and effective toxic bait to control the small Indian mongoose, an invasive predator in Hawai‘i. These designs are approved for field efficacy trials, advancing the registration of "Fish-based Bait for Mongooses" with the Environmental Protection Agency.

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