Tim Adriaens
@adriaenstim.bsky.social
Conservation ecologist and invasion biologist
@INBO_Vlaanderen. Passionate in general with a weakness for wildlife and invertebrates. Girls only-father of 3.
@INBO_Vlaanderen. Passionate in general with a weakness for wildlife and invertebrates. Girls only-father of 3.
Horizon @onestop-project.eu aims to improve #invasivespecies detection & prioritisation & data driven workflows & stakeholder engagement @cabbageleek.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Horizon @onestop-project.eu aims to improve #invasivespecies detection & prioritisation & data driven workflows & stakeholder engagement @cabbageleek.bsky.social
Arnaud Monty talking about the @LIFEriparias project framework for early warning and management prioritisation
November 24, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Arnaud Monty talking about the @LIFEriparias project framework for early warning and management prioritisation
Speaking about #vespavelutina at the 6th Croatian symposium on #invasivespecies
November 24, 2025 at 8:46 AM
Speaking about #vespavelutina at the 6th Croatian symposium on #invasivespecies
getting ready for the @guardias.bsky.social online conference CU there
The first #GuardIAS #Conference on Prevention of Invasive Alien Species Introductions and #Biosecurity Risk Assessment starts tomorrow 12/11 morning at 9:00 GMT - 10:00 CET - 11:00 EET. Don't miss it!
#bioinvasions #InvasiveSpecies #MarineEcology #AquaticEcology #IAS 🌍🌐🌊
#bioinvasions #InvasiveSpecies #MarineEcology #AquaticEcology #IAS 🌍🌐🌊
November 13, 2025 at 8:57 AM
getting ready for the @guardias.bsky.social online conference CU there
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Very cool (and very worrying) interactive article about fire ants in Sicily, Italy 🐜
edition.cnn.com/interactive/...
edition.cnn.com/interactive/...
A deadly fire ant has reached European shores. The insect invasion could wreak havoc
The red imported fire ant is one of the world’s most destructive invasive species. Can its spread be stopped?
edition.cnn.com
November 10, 2025 at 7:53 AM
Very cool (and very worrying) interactive article about fire ants in Sicily, Italy 🐜
edition.cnn.com/interactive/...
edition.cnn.com/interactive/...
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Help protect our waters! 🌊
The #GuardIAS project has just launched an online course on preventing invasive aquatic species.
Essential knowledge for anyone in ecology, conservation, or environmental management.
Get started 👉 www.ecmunipv.it/login/index....
#MOOC #InvasiveSpecies
The #GuardIAS project has just launched an online course on preventing invasive aquatic species.
Essential knowledge for anyone in ecology, conservation, or environmental management.
Get started 👉 www.ecmunipv.it/login/index....
#MOOC #InvasiveSpecies
October 14, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Help protect our waters! 🌊
The #GuardIAS project has just launched an online course on preventing invasive aquatic species.
Essential knowledge for anyone in ecology, conservation, or environmental management.
Get started 👉 www.ecmunipv.it/login/index....
#MOOC #InvasiveSpecies
The #GuardIAS project has just launched an online course on preventing invasive aquatic species.
Essential knowledge for anyone in ecology, conservation, or environmental management.
Get started 👉 www.ecmunipv.it/login/index....
#MOOC #InvasiveSpecies
need a deep dive into the impact & management of squirrel #invasions ? www.frontiersin.org/research-top...
Ecology, Impact, and Management of Squirrel Invasions
Background:<br/><br/>Invasive squirrels have caused a range of impacts on biodiversity and related ecosystem services. They have driven declines in native species through pathogen spillover and compet...
www.frontiersin.org
October 25, 2025 at 3:56 PM
need a deep dive into the impact & management of squirrel #invasions ? www.frontiersin.org/research-top...
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"Used to be a nice pet, but bad for our environment".
Interesting coverage on the fight against the African clawed frog in Flanders, featuring @adriaenstim.bsky.social and the team at @inbo.be
#GuardIAS #IAS #InvasiveSpecies
www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/ki...
Interesting coverage on the fight against the African clawed frog in Flanders, featuring @adriaenstim.bsky.social and the team at @inbo.be
#GuardIAS #IAS #InvasiveSpecies
www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/ki...
"Vroeger leuk huisdier, maar slecht voor onze natuur": Vlaanderen strijdt tegen Afrikaanse klauwkikker | VRT NWS: nieuws
Altijd op de hoogte van het laatste nieuws uit binnen- en buitenland dankzij de betrouwbare en diepgaande berichtgeving van VRT NWS.
www.vrt.be
October 14, 2025 at 7:29 AM
"Used to be a nice pet, but bad for our environment".
Interesting coverage on the fight against the African clawed frog in Flanders, featuring @adriaenstim.bsky.social and the team at @inbo.be
#GuardIAS #IAS #InvasiveSpecies
www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/ki...
Interesting coverage on the fight against the African clawed frog in Flanders, featuring @adriaenstim.bsky.social and the team at @inbo.be
#GuardIAS #IAS #InvasiveSpecies
www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/ki...
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A recently published paper by @teuneverts.bsky.social, @adriaenstim.bsky.social, and the team @inbo.be explores the use of Early-detection-rapid response and environmental DNA (eDNA)in dealing with the African clawed frog invasion.
Read more here: neobiota.pensoft.net/article/1503...
Read more here: neobiota.pensoft.net/article/1503...
Mapping the northernmost transnational non-native population of Xenopus laevis using pooled eDNA sampling
Early-detection-rapid response (EDRR) programs are invaluable for managing incipient invasions, but require monitoring strategies that maximize search coverage and minimize costs. While environmental ...
neobiota.pensoft.net
October 15, 2025 at 7:57 AM
A recently published paper by @teuneverts.bsky.social, @adriaenstim.bsky.social, and the team @inbo.be explores the use of Early-detection-rapid response and environmental DNA (eDNA)in dealing with the African clawed frog invasion.
Read more here: neobiota.pensoft.net/article/1503...
Read more here: neobiota.pensoft.net/article/1503...
great work from @teuneverts.bsky.social @inbo.be belgian #xenopus invasion is published still great needs for cross border collaboration @neobiota.pensoft.net @neobiota.bsky.social neobiota.pensoft.net/article/1503...
Mapping the northernmost transnational non-native population of Xenopus laevis using pooled eDNA sampling
Early-detection-rapid response (EDRR) programs are invaluable for managing incipient invasions, but require monitoring strategies that maximize search coverage and minimize costs. While environmental ...
neobiota.pensoft.net
October 8, 2025 at 7:47 AM
great work from @teuneverts.bsky.social @inbo.be belgian #xenopus invasion is published still great needs for cross border collaboration @neobiota.pensoft.net @neobiota.bsky.social neobiota.pensoft.net/article/1503...
Bram D'Hondt showcasing the results of #riskassessments for candidate trees for #assistedmigration most species low to very low risk except for #fagusorientalis for risk of hybridisation #alnuscordata for its nitrogen fixation capacity @inbo.be @anvdbroeck.bsky.social
October 6, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Bram D'Hondt showcasing the results of #riskassessments for candidate trees for #assistedmigration most species low to very low risk except for #fagusorientalis for risk of hybridisation #alnuscordata for its nitrogen fixation capacity @inbo.be @anvdbroeck.bsky.social
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Tim Adriaens, WP4 co-lead, presented a keynote at the 12th meeting of the Helenic Ecological Society on "Management of #BiologicalInvasions across the invasion curve: from risk management strategies to real-world #conservation action."
#bioinvasions
#bioinvasions
October 3, 2025 at 11:11 AM
Tim Adriaens, WP4 co-lead, presented a keynote at the 12th meeting of the Helenic Ecological Society on "Management of #BiologicalInvasions across the invasion curve: from risk management strategies to real-world #conservation action."
#bioinvasions
#bioinvasions
Teun Everts @inbo.be showcasing the #xenopuslaevis @guardias.bsky.social case study rapid response effectiveness can be measured w #eDNA amazing conservation work
October 1, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Teun Everts @inbo.be showcasing the #xenopuslaevis @guardias.bsky.social case study rapid response effectiveness can be measured w #eDNA amazing conservation work
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Spotlight: The American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) 🐸
It can leap nearly six feet in a single bound—almost 10x its body length—and preys on everything from native frogs to birds and even bats.
#GuardIAS is using advanced eDNA to track its spread.
See our work: guardias.eu #InvasiveSpecies
It can leap nearly six feet in a single bound—almost 10x its body length—and preys on everything from native frogs to birds and even bats.
#GuardIAS is using advanced eDNA to track its spread.
See our work: guardias.eu #InvasiveSpecies
September 17, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Spotlight: The American Bullfrog (Lithobates catesbeianus) 🐸
It can leap nearly six feet in a single bound—almost 10x its body length—and preys on everything from native frogs to birds and even bats.
#GuardIAS is using advanced eDNA to track its spread.
See our work: guardias.eu #InvasiveSpecies
It can leap nearly six feet in a single bound—almost 10x its body length—and preys on everything from native frogs to birds and even bats.
#GuardIAS is using advanced eDNA to track its spread.
See our work: guardias.eu #InvasiveSpecies
Reposted by Tim Adriaens
Wrap on Day 1 of the GuardIAS project meeting in Thessaloniki! 🇬🇷
A jam-packed day of collaboration, covering everything from AI & eDNA for tracking invasive species to boosting citizen science.
Ready for Day 2!
#GuardIAS #InvasiveSpecies
A jam-packed day of collaboration, covering everything from AI & eDNA for tracking invasive species to boosting citizen science.
Ready for Day 2!
#GuardIAS #InvasiveSpecies
September 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
Wrap on Day 1 of the GuardIAS project meeting in Thessaloniki! 🇬🇷
A jam-packed day of collaboration, covering everything from AI & eDNA for tracking invasive species to boosting citizen science.
Ready for Day 2!
#GuardIAS #InvasiveSpecies
A jam-packed day of collaboration, covering everything from AI & eDNA for tracking invasive species to boosting citizen science.
Ready for Day 2!
#GuardIAS #InvasiveSpecies
great work from @inbo.be team presenting the case study on #marbledcrayfish #eDNA powerful tool for measuring impacts on native amphibians @guardias.bsky.social
October 1, 2025 at 9:35 AM
great work from @inbo.be team presenting the case study on #marbledcrayfish #eDNA powerful tool for measuring impacts on native amphibians @guardias.bsky.social
this first report of #orientalhornet for Belgium seems genuine possibly the return-from-holiday #introductionpathway waarnemingen.be/observation/...
September 29, 2025 at 2:13 PM
this first report of #orientalhornet for Belgium seems genuine possibly the return-from-holiday #introductionpathway waarnemingen.be/observation/...
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The work reports on abiotic factors influencing the parasite-host interactions of a microfungus & the invasive harlequin ladybird (#Harmonia axyridis).
@michieldegroot.bsky.social @adriaenstim.bsky.social @dhaelewa.bsky.social @teamlaboul.bsky.social @inbo.be
Photo credit: Trey Wardlaw (CC-BY-NC)
@michieldegroot.bsky.social @adriaenstim.bsky.social @dhaelewa.bsky.social @teamlaboul.bsky.social @inbo.be
Photo credit: Trey Wardlaw (CC-BY-NC)
September 22, 2025 at 8:05 AM
The work reports on abiotic factors influencing the parasite-host interactions of a microfungus & the invasive harlequin ladybird (#Harmonia axyridis).
@michieldegroot.bsky.social @adriaenstim.bsky.social @dhaelewa.bsky.social @teamlaboul.bsky.social @inbo.be
Photo credit: Trey Wardlaw (CC-BY-NC)
@michieldegroot.bsky.social @adriaenstim.bsky.social @dhaelewa.bsky.social @teamlaboul.bsky.social @inbo.be
Photo credit: Trey Wardlaw (CC-BY-NC)
SAVE THE DATE #Neobiota2026 is coming to Brussels Leave your contact details www.neobiota2026.org
September 16, 2025 at 7:08 AM
SAVE THE DATE #Neobiota2026 is coming to Brussels Leave your contact details www.neobiota2026.org
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Present your research at the GuardIAS Conference!
Submit your abstract by Sept 12 for a chance to be published in Management of Biological Invasions with a full APC waiver.
Find out more & submit: guardias.eu/submitting-a...
#CallforAbstracts #InvasiveSpecies #GuardIAS
Submit your abstract by Sept 12 for a chance to be published in Management of Biological Invasions with a full APC waiver.
Find out more & submit: guardias.eu/submitting-a...
#CallforAbstracts #InvasiveSpecies #GuardIAS
Submitting an Abstract & Presenting
guardias.eu
September 4, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Present your research at the GuardIAS Conference!
Submit your abstract by Sept 12 for a chance to be published in Management of Biological Invasions with a full APC waiver.
Find out more & submit: guardias.eu/submitting-a...
#CallforAbstracts #InvasiveSpecies #GuardIAS
Submit your abstract by Sept 12 for a chance to be published in Management of Biological Invasions with a full APC waiver.
Find out more & submit: guardias.eu/submitting-a...
#CallforAbstracts #InvasiveSpecies #GuardIAS
the most commonly recorded insect this summer was #asianhornet probably a #vespawatch.be effect www.natuurpunt.be/nieuws/insec...
Insectenzomer 2025: 2,2 miljoen waarnemingen, met de Aziatische hoornaar op kop
De Aziatische hoornaar was dit jaar het meest gemelde insect tijdens de Insectenzomer, een campagne van Natuurpunt. Van 1 juni tot 31 augustus namen 52.650 mensen deel en registreerden samen 2,2 miljo...
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September 4, 2025 at 12:25 PM
the most commonly recorded insect this summer was #asianhornet probably a #vespawatch.be effect www.natuurpunt.be/nieuws/insec...
an item in the news about @inbo.be @biodiversa.eu @onestop-project.eu @vlaamsewaterwegnv.bsky.social CamAlien project using the @plantnet.bsky.social algorithm to detect #invasivespecies www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/ki...
Snelle camera's met AI helpen invasieve exoten langs de waterkant te bestrijden | VRT NWS: nieuws
Altijd op de hoogte van het laatste nieuws uit binnen- en buitenland dankzij de betrouwbare en diepgaande berichtgeving van VRT NWS.
www.vrt.be
August 29, 2025 at 11:30 AM
an item in the news about @inbo.be @biodiversa.eu @onestop-project.eu @vlaamsewaterwegnv.bsky.social CamAlien project using the @plantnet.bsky.social algorithm to detect #invasivespecies www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/ki...
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Eerste Vlaamse Rode Lijst van wilde bijen gepubliceerd. Dat, en veel meer in de meest recente INBO-nieuwsbrief: www.vlaanderen.be/inbo/nieuwsb...
August 29, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Eerste Vlaamse Rode Lijst van wilde bijen gepubliceerd. Dat, en veel meer in de meest recente INBO-nieuwsbrief: www.vlaanderen.be/inbo/nieuwsb...
Dit moeten we meer zien #snellerespons tegen #zizanialatifolia goed bezig @natuurenbos @inbo.be @robtelevisie.bsky.social
www.robtv.be/nieuws/agent...
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Agentschap Natuur en Bos verwijdert wilde rijst uit vijver van Zoete Waters in Oud-Heverlee: "Gevaar voor biodiversiteit en inheemse planten"
In Oud-Heverlee haalt het Agentschap Natuur en Bos wilde rijst uit een van de vijvers van de Zoete Waters. De wilde rijst is een exotische plant uit China die
www.robtv.be
August 23, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Dit moeten we meer zien #snellerespons tegen #zizanialatifolia goed bezig @natuurenbos @inbo.be @robtelevisie.bsky.social
www.robtv.be/nieuws/agent...
www.robtv.be/nieuws/agent...