One man's weed is another man's wonder and University of Guam research scientist Dr. Gadi V. P. Reddy has spent much of his career finding environmentally safe methods to control invasive plants. A ...

CHEYENNE – Biological control isn’t new to Wyoming, but it is a growing option for combating weeds throughout the state. This pest management strategy is the control and reduction of unwanted species ...

New research using publicly-shared DNA barcodes and citizen science images have provided new evidence on the establishment and spread of a biological control agent used for the control of the major ...

The main focus of my research, teaching and service/outreach is the use of biological control to suppress rangeland weeds. Biological control is the use of living organisms to suppress weed (or pest) ...

Bioherbicides offer a promising, sustainable alternative to synthetic chemical herbicides by harnessing the natural phytotoxic properties of fungi. Recent research in this field has focused on ...

More than 10 years spent researching a safe and effective biological control to fight the Russian olive may soon start paying dividends after authorities have given permission for the release of the ...

Land managers in Southwest Colorado again this spring are combating destructive non-native flowers, shrubs and trees – arrivals from near and far that quickly wore out their welcome. Collectively, ...

Invasive species are increasingly taking over our natural landscapes. These invasive plants can disrupt the delicate balance of the existing ecosystem by outcompeting our native bunch type grasses for ...

Here in Southern California, we are fortunate to be a short drive from many diverse landscapes. We have it all, from coastal sage scrub, riparian streams, alpine forests and inland deserts.

A new CABI-led study investigated smallholder farmers' knowledge, attitudes and practices toward parthenium and biological control in Pakistan. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest sci-tech news ...