Cane Toad

Cane Toads were brought to Australia in 1935 from Central and South America. They were introduced into Queensland farms to control the French's Kane Beetle and Greyback Kane Beetle which were destroying sugar cane crops. It is currently located throughout North Australia in Queensland, New South Wales, and Northern Territory. The Cane Toad causes damage when it is threatened or harassed by another animal or predator. It releases poisonous toxins from glands behind the eyes and is deadly to eat. They have caused numerous of animals to die due to biting, gnawing, or eating them. Scientists have attempted to put cat food near the habitats of the Cane Toads which attracts carnivorous ants immune to the poisoinous Cane Toads. Also, more traditional ways like hunting, trapping, and clubbing have been used to try and contain the toad population.
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The Mexican Fruit fly, which is originally from Mexico and Central America is invading the U.S. They are currently destroying many crops that grow in America including grapefruit, oranges, pears, peaches, and apples. Fly traps, vacuums, and fertilizers are all being used to try and exterminate the fly population. Invasive species are a very serious problems to any nation. They can bring diseases with them, destroy natives species, and cause many financial problems to a nation. Controlling invasive species is a hard task but should definately be looked upon due to all problems they bring.