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Enhancing the effectiveness of biological control programs of invasive species through a more comprehensive pest management approach
Author(s) -
DiTomaso Joseph M,
Van Steenwyk Robert A,
Nowierski Robert M,
Vollmer Jennifer L,
Lane Eric,
Chilton Earl,
Burch Patrick L,
Cowan Phil E,
Zimmerman Kenneth,
Dionigi Christopher P
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
pest management science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.296
H-Index - 125
eISSN - 1526-4998
pISSN - 1526-498X
DOI - 10.1002/ps.4347
Subject(s) - stewardship (theology) , integrated pest management , adaptive management , invasive species , business , environmental resource management , agriculture , environmental planning , land management , control (management) , pest control , private sector , ecology , biology , geography , computer science , political science , economics , artificial intelligence , politics , law
Invasive species are one of the greatest economic and ecological threats to agriculture and natural areas in the US and the world. Among the available management tools, biological control provides one of the most economical and long‐term effective strategies for managing widespread and damaging invasive species populations of nearly all taxa. However, integrating biological control programs in a more complete integrated pest management approach that utilizes increased information and communication, post‐release monitoring, adaptive management practices, long‐term stewardship strategies, and new and innovative ecological and genetic technologies can greatly improve the effectiveness of biological control. In addition, expanding partnerships among relevant national, regional, and local agencies, as well as academic scientists and land managers, offers far greater opportunities for long‐term success in the suppression of established invasive species. In this paper we direct our recommendations to federal agencies that oversee, fund, conduct research, and develop classical biological control programs for invasive species. By incorporating these recommendations into adaptive management strategies, private and public land managers will have far greater opportunities for long‐term success in suppression of established invasive species. © 2016 Society of Chemical Industry