13 Invasive Plants You Should Rip to Shreds

preservation is about preserving the natural world for future generations and the health of our ecosystems . But sometimes , to save local environments , you have to kill some plants . Specifically , trespassing plants .

Do n’t get me wrong , plant are dandy . We need them for so many thing , including carbon copy seizure . But invasive species , likethese bugs , are horrible for their adopt environment , which may not have natural predators that can keep their numbers in check . trespassing plants can be just as pernicious . They pop off out other works , and that hurt native animals and insects that swear on the native plant to be their habitat or nutrient source .

So how do you know if a plant needs destroying ? This guide discover some of the most plebeian — and most harmful — invasive specie in the U.S. Just call up that before you actually pull anything out of the ground , be certain you ’ve identified the industrial plant the right way . One way to do that is to contact your local parks section ( especially if the industrial plant ’s in a public parkland ) or your local or Department of State preservation department . Some of those agency websites have close - up photos that can help you ID what you ’re control .

Chop up those pesky, invasive plants—for the planet.