When we say rodents don’t give a dam, we mean it—but they’re just the beginning. Invasive species are spreading fast across Texas, and their impact on our ecosystems, infrastructure, and industry is nothing short of devastating.

At SSCI Environmental, we’ve seen firsthand how invasive species can damage retention ponds, destabilize construction sites, flood entire areas, and cost millions in repairs. It’s time we all take a stand.

Beavers & Nutrias

• Dam storm drains and clog retention systems
• Erode detention pond banks with burrowing
• Causes expensive flooding and structural failures
• More on these rodents »

Zebra Mussels

• Invade lakes and reservoirs, suffocating native aquatic life
• Clog water intake structures and filtration systems
• Can damage equipment at treatment plants and power stations
• Learn more from TPWD.»

Fire Ants

• Attack livestock, displace native species, and damage crops
• Costly to control and difficult to fully eradicate
• Dangerous in parks, playgrounds, and construction sites
• Fire ant facts from Texas A&M »

Feral Hogs

• Causes more than $2.1 billion in annual damage
• Destroy soil health and promote erosion
• Harm native wildlife, gardens, and even roadways
• See USDA’s approach to feral hogs.»

Giant Salvinia

• Grows rapidly on lakes and bayous
• Reduces oxygen levels, harming native fish
• Clogs waterways used for recreation and irrigation
• Texas Invasives plant alert »

Asian Clams

• Overwhelm freshwater systems and outcompete native species
• Clog power plant systems and industrial water intakes
• May carry diseases harmful to fish populations
• More on invasive mollusks »