Foreign Apple Snails Invading United States

Over the last several years, the southeastern United States has experienced a quiet but rapid invasion of non-native apple snail species. While this issue is probably nowhere near the average citizen’s radar, it is widely known among those in the aquatic, biological and farming industries.

The included infographic provides a visual overview of the problem and the potential impacts these invasive snails may have on the U.S. economy, particularly the rice industry.

In these interviews, John Crabb discusses the problem in more detail and explains the economic implications involved if the invasive snails reach the epicenter of the U.S. rice market: