Weeds & Invasive Plants
We offer educational resources on weeds, native weeds and invasive species of plants. Information on topics ranging from the economic and environmental harm of invasive species to how to control or eradicate them, as well as the important role native weeds play in our ecosystem, is available to all Texans.

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Ponds are nutrient sinks-a place where incoming nutrients from the watershed accumulate over time. This makes ponds the perfect place for aquatic vegetation to grow, often negatively impacting evaporation rates, recreation, aesthetic value, fish, and wildlife habitat. Preventing aquatic vegetation from entering or becoming established in a pond can save time and money in the […]
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Esta publicación describe los atributos físicos y los usos culturales de la planta, así como su valor para el ganado y la vida silvestre.
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This 2-page publication describes Creosotebush’s physical attributes and cultural uses as well as its value to livestock and wildlife.
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This 3-page publication explains how to control noxious plants‚ competitive, unwanted, or invader species early.
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Western horse nettle is a weedy perennial in the nightshade family. Ranchers need to control it with herbicides to prevent livestock from ingesting poison that the weed produces. This publication specifies various herbicide options and the application rates for each one. (2 pages)