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 ...

Feral hogs are a persistent and costly threat to U.S. crop and livestock production, inflicting over $1.6 billion in damages ...

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

New boating regulations at Pelican Lake are raising concerns among some business owners, who say the changes may drive ...

The New World screwworm has been making headlines lately, and in Texas, which is not stranger to the insect, it’s top of mind for many.

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

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The Asian tiger mosquito, one of the most invasive insect species in Connecticut, is rapidly spreading across the state.

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

Two online aquatic animal suppliers were fined for shipping invasive crayfish to Wisconsin. The companies, based in North Carolina and Indiana, ignored warnings from the Wisconsin DNR. The invasive ...

The Asian needle ant is a stealthy and dangerous invasive species spreading across the U.S., with a painful sting that can cause severe allergic reactions.

The Texas Invasive Species Institute said these worms are typically a light honey color with one to five dark spots along their bodies. "The body is 'snake-like', being up to 15 inches long (usually 8 ...