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Practical information to identify and manage non-native, invasive plants
The Quiet Invasion:A Guide to Invasive Plants of the Galveston Bay Area | |||||
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Managing Invasives Prevention
The most cost effective way to control the spread of invasive plants that cause damage to native ecosystems and economic losses to humans is to prevent the introduction of invasive plants.Two regulatory agencies, the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD), maintain lists of prohibited exotic plant species for the State of Texas. Species of exotic plants listed as prohibited by the agencies cannot be imported, sold, or possessed by individuals without a permit from the agency. Violations are punishable as a Class C misdemeanor and should be reported to a local TPWD law enforcement office. Not all of the species included in this web-based field guide are prohibited in the State of Texas, but those that are prohibited are identified as such. Additional information regarding species listed as prohibited by state and federal agencies can be found at:
Control
Invasive plants that are already established on public or private lands can be controlled with a number of methods. Control techniques such as physical removal of the plant and mowing can be labor intensive and costly depending upon the extent of the invasion and the size of the land parcel that requires attention.Control techniques such as the use of fire, chemicals, and biological control agents can be dangerous to humans and the environment and may require application by a permitted professional. An expert in the control of invasive plants should be consulted before applying any of these control techniques. Recommendations for chemical herbicides and herbicide application methods are provided for many invasive plant species included on this website. When applying chemical herbicides to control invasive plants, great care should be exercised to limit exposure of humans and the environment to potentially dangerous chemicals. Protective clothing should be worn by persons applying any herbicide. Herbicides should be applied in a targeted and cautious manner that minimizes the impact on nearby humans, pets, livestock, and native plants and animals. Must-Know Herbicide Information
Some herbicides are regulated by the State of Texas and require a permit for use. [More Information]
Methods of Treatment
Reporting
To report the sale, transport, or possession of listed prohibited speciesTexas Parks and Wildlife Department Law Enforcement Division
La Marque
North HoustonCaptain Eddie Tanuz 14037 Delany Road La Marque, Texas 77568 Phone: (409) 933-1947 La Porte Law Enforcement Communications 117 E A St La Porte, TX Phone: (281) 842-8100 Major Ted Tolle 350 N Sam Houston Pkwy E Ste 285 Houston, TX 77060 Phone: (281) 931-6471 South Houston Captain Albert Lynch 10103 Fondren Rd Houston, TX 77096 Phone: (713) 779-8977 To report new aquatic, exotic species found in the wild
Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Dickinson Marine Laboratory
1502 FM 517 E Dickinson, Texas 77539 Phone: (281) 534-0100 To report a new terrestrial, invasive plant species or inquire about control techniques Texas A&M Agriculture Extension Service
Chambers County
Brazoria CountyCharles H. Wakefield 1222 Main Anahuac, TX 77514 Phone: (409) 267-8347 http://chambers-tx.tamu.edu/ Harris County Hurley Miller 3033 Bear Creek Dr Houston, TX 77084 Phone: (281) 855-5600 http://harris-tx.tamu.edu/ Richard E. Tillman 21017 County Rd 171 Angleton, TX 77515 Phone: (979) 864-1558 http://brazoria-tx.tamu.edu/ Galveston County William M. Johnson 5115 Hwy 3 Dickinson, TX 77539 Phone: (281) 534-3413 http://galveston-tx.tamu.edu/ Liberty County Ronald K. Holcomb 2103 Cos St Liberty, TX 77575-4957 Phone: (936) 336-4558 http://liberty-tx.tamu.edu/ | |||||
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