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

Yet, without checking, you could be unwittingly planting species that are illegal to grow in Texas – and other nearby states.

Commonly planted across Texas by homeowners and developers ... they can also contribute to the spread and reproduction of invasive plants like the Bradford pear — perpetuating a cycle that ...

Zebra mussels, a non-native shellfish that attaches to hard surfaces, pose a significant threat to our lakes. These invasive ...

From river-clogging plants to disease-carrying insects, the direct economic cost of invasive species worldwide has averaged ...

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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 ...

Launched during National Invasive Species Awareness Week ... They can be found in central and east Texas. The initiative highlights the culinary potential of nutria meat, comparing it to rabbit ...

“Invasive species outcompete native wildlife ... to Europe and Asia but have become invasive in the southeastern U.S., Texas, California and other areas, the wildlife service said.