The Asian needle ant, present in the U.S. since the 1930s, is now spreading into Texas, raising concerns about its impact on ...

It is reported as invasive in many states, including Maine, Florida, Wisconsin and Texas. Small Japanese honeysuckle infestations can be controlled, typically by cutting the vines and removing the ...

"Can they be controlled? That's to be determined." Officials issue warning over unexpected threat to state park: 'Their damage can't really be contained' first appeared on The Cool Down.

Invasive pests, plants and diseases cause many negative impacts to the Texas landscape, from the displacement of native trees to the killing of native species. Because of the widespread impact of ...

The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department urges boaters to take precautions to avoid illegally transporting invasive species ...

Ashley Morgan-Olvera of the Texas Invasive Species Institute said that ... it feeds on more 70 known host plants, including grape vines, maple, apple, cherry and other stone fruit trees, damaging ...

host Brad Montgomery and guest Lois Balin dive into the world of invasive species affecting Texas wildlife. They explore how non-native animals, plants, and insects have found their way into Texas ...

AUSTIN The Texas Parks and Wildlife Department ... A variety of non-native plants, animals, insects and even diseases can become invasive when they enter a new environment, growing or reproducing ...

and is considered an invasive in Texas. Many states are now working hard to eradicate this plant from native habitat and parks. In areas where it has naturalized, it kills native plants ...

Invasive plants outcompete and choke out native flora ... southeastern U.S., from upstate New York to Florida and west to Texas. Chinese wisteria looks very similar to its Japanese counterpart ...

A plant is considered invasive if it is nonnative and its introduction is likely to harm the native environment or cause economic damage. They are generally fast-growing, spread readily (usually by ...