Often invasive species owe their success in colonizing new ecosystems to one or more. They tolerate a variety of habitat conditions. They grow and reproduce rapidly . They compete aggressively for resources like food,water, and nesting sites. They lack natural enemies or pets in the new ecosystem.
Verify that plant you are buying at a store to your garden are not invasive. Replace invasive plants in your garden with non-invasive alternatives. When you are boating clean your boat thoroughly before transporting into a different body of water.