International Weed Biocontrol Symposium

In March around 155 weed biocontrol practitioners from 24 countries descended on Kruger National Park, South Africa, for the 14th International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds (ISBCW).

South Africa Scores a Century

Biocontrol of weeds got underway in South Africa in 1913 with the introduction of a cochineal insect (Dactylopius ceylonicus) to combat an invasive cactus called drooping prickly pear (Opuntia monacantha). It was to be the start of great things.

Whodunnit? Solving the Case of the Disappearing St John’s Wort

Although we are often able to provide simple data showing that weeds decline once biocontrol agents are released, this may not provide sufficiently robust evidence of cause and effect for other scientists reviewing our work.

Data Diving Provides Pearls of Wisdom

Being able to accurately predict the likely field host-range of potential biocontrol agents is critical.

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May 2014