Part of the problem was concern that the invading species would become an epidemic. Think of the stinkbug infestation that started in the eastern U.S. a few yea

Part of the problem was concern that the invading species would become an epidemic. Think of the stinkbug infestation that started in the eastern U.S. a few years ago. They were blanketing peoples' windows and doors and no one could predict how bad the infestation would become. It would have been frightening if it had been a stinging or biting insect. We now can see that local fauna have adapted to eating the stinkbugs. And maybe some harsh winters helped kill some eggs. Not to mention pesticides that target stinkbugs showing up in stores. But we couldn't have foreseen that. It was just as likely to become another gypsy moth problem. People in the southwest I expect had the same concern about africanized bees. Now, how are you doing with the crazy ants these days?