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https://hdl.handle.net/11681/6291| Title: | Field studies and laboratory rearing of Arzama densa Wlk. : a biological control agent against waterhyacinth |
| Authors: | Southern Weed Science Laboratory (U.S.) United States. Army. Corps of Engineers. New Orleans District. Aquatic Plant Control Research Program (U.S.) Baer, R. G. Quimby, P. C. (Paul C.) |
| Keywords: | Aquatic plant control Insects Aquatic plants Laboratory tests Biological control Biocontrol Waterhyacinth Arzama densa |
| Publisher: | Environmental Laboratory (U.S.) Engineer Research and Development Center (U.S.) |
| Description: | Miscellaneous Paper Abstract: A study of biological control of waterhyacinth using a native moth, Arzama densa Walker, is presented herein. Previous studies have shown that the larvae, in sufficient numbers, can severely damage populations of the target aquatic plant. Workers in biocontrol generally feel that if sufficiently large populations of the insect could be produced to supplement field populations, this agent could be an effective tool in limiting infestations of waterhyacinth. The study reported herein includes the biology of the insect and effects of various diets on the insect's growth. This report also describes the most successful rearing methods found thus far for Arzarna densa. |
| Rights: | Approved for public release; distribution is unlimited. |
| URI: | http://hdl.handle.net/11681/6291 |
| Appears in Collections: | Miscellaneous Paper |
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