Open AccessBiological Control of Weeds: Is it Safe?
Author(s) -
Carey R. Minteer,
Eutychus M. Kariuki,
James P. Cuda
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
edis
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 2576-0009
DOI - 10.32473/edis-in1342-2021
Subject(s) - biological pest control , invasive species , harm , natural enemies , biology , introduced species , native plant , ecology , agroforestry , political science , law
Invasive plants are non-native plant species that cause harm in their introduced range. Classical biological control of invasive plants is the use of natural enemies, imported insects and mites or pathogens, to control the target plants. This publication explains the strategies and rules in place to ensure that organisms released for the biological control of weeds are safe and effective.