I don't know what you can do about invasive species, they seem to be able to handle all efforts to staunch their invasion. But look at the benefit! The alligators would make an excellent source for cowboy boots. While I was working, one day I was going home and entered the elevator with another broker, and noticed he had on a pair of alligator boots. I complimented him on his boots. He said he had personally killed th 'gator and had the skin turned into boots. They were square toed, and not the style I prefer, but were for him, I am sure. Just Sayin...RJS