Be careful if you see these little pink

If you notice bright pink egg clusters near water in your garden, don’t overlook them—they’re most likely from the invasive apple snail, a freshwater mollusk native to South America that has become a global threat. These snails, with shells up to 10 cm wide, thrive in warm, wet environments like ponds and swamps and have…

If you notice bright pink egg clusters near water in your garden, don’t overlook them—they’re most likely from the invasive apple snail, a freshwater mollusk native to South America that has become a global threat. These snails, with shells up to 10 cm wide, thrive in warm, wet environments like ponds and swamps and have spread throughout North America, Europe, and Asia, causing serious ecological damage.