- Biological control as an invasion process: disturbance and propagule pressure affect the invasion success of Lythrum salicaria biological control agents. Yeates, Alice; Schooler, Shon; Garono, Ralph; Buckley, Yvonne // Biological Invasions;Feb2012, Vol. 14 Issue 2, p255
Understanding the mechanisms behind the successful colonization and establishment of introduced species is important for both preventing the invasion of unwanted species and improving release programs for biological control agents. However, it is often not possible to determine important...
- CONTROL OF PEST SPECIES. // Ecological Restoration;Fall2000, Vol. 18 Issue 3, p203
Presents abstracts of several studies related to pest control. `Intense Burns May Reduce Spotted Knapweed Germination,' by Scott. R. Aballa and Neil W. MacDonald; `Zebra Mussels (Dreissena polymorpha) Affect Submergent Aquatic Vegetation ((Wisconsin)),' by Patrick J. Robinson and Hallet J....
- Beetle takes a bite out of Illinois purple loosestrife population. // American Nurseryman;06/15/2001, Vol. 193 Issue 12, p12
Focuses on the role of black-margined loosestrife beetle in the control of purple loosestrife population in Illinois. Damages brought by the plant; Project of the Illinois Natural History Survey; Reduction of leaf area and flowerings. INSET: BRIEFS.
- Turning beetles loose on loosestrife. // Christian Science Monitor;4/12/2000, Vol. 92 Issue 98, p16
Reports on the use of beetles to control purple loosestrife in the United States, and how purple loosestrife, which is not endemic to the US, has become ecologically detrimental to certain US ecosystems.
- Attack of the alien invaders. McGrath, Susan // National Geographic;Mar2005, Vol. 207 Issue 3, p92
Reports on the environmental impact of introduced plant and animal species. Reasons why Burmese Pythons are seen in Florida Everglades; Species of animals and plants introduced to the U.S. including the red-eared slider turtle; Problems caused by zebra mussels; Efforts of biologists in Hawaii...
- A comparison of univariate and multivariate methods for analyzing clinal variation in an invasive species. Edwards, Keith; Bastlová, Dáša; Edwards-Jonášová, Magda; Květ, Jan // Hydrobiologia;Oct2011, Vol. 674 Issue 1, p119
The evolution of clinal variation has become a topic widely studied for invasive species. Most studies of this kind have found significant correlations between latitude and various plant traits, usually using univariate analytic methods. However, plants are composed of multiple, interacting...
- Beetles on the attack. Coghlan, Andy // New Scientist;08/09/97, Vol. 155 Issue 2094, p20
Reports on the release of European beetles in North America to stop the growth and propagation of the purple loosestrife or Lythrum salicaria. Introduction of the loosestrife in North America in the 1700s; Loosestrife's destruction of the native plants of the region.
- Stop the invasion. Sturm, Ellen // Country Living Gardener;May/Jun2003, Vol. 11 Issue 3, p33
The article focuses on finding the solution for dominance of European purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) in Canadian wetlands, which has destroyed many wildlife habitats and food sources. The concerned auhtorities are looking for a biological solution found two beetles and two weevils from...
- Invasive Species Action. // Diver Magazine;2014, Vol. 39 Issue 3, p15
The article focuses on the new legislation to combat invasive species, including Zebra mussel, in Ontario as of April 2014.