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Research Project: Identification, Evaluation, and Implementation of Biological Control Agents for Invasive Weeds of Southeastern Ecosystems

Location: Invasive Plant Research Laboratory

Title: A new management tool for Chinese tallow trees: Biological control

Author
item DIAZ, RODRIGO - Louisiana State University
item MANRIQUE, VERONICA - Southern University
item Wheeler, Gregory

Submitted to: Timber Tales
Publication Type: Popular Publication
Publication Acceptance Date: 6/29/2020
Publication Date: 6/29/2020
Citation: Diaz, R., Manrique, V., Wheeler, G.S. 2020. A new management tool for Chinese tallow trees: Biological control. Timber Tales. 169:4-5.

Interpretive Summary: This technical bulletin reviews the biological control research for the invasive weed Chinese tallowtree in southeastern U.S. Forests. Chinese tallowtree is a weed of wetlands, forests, and natural areas in the southeastern U.S.A. Biological control efforts have focused on the flea beetle (Bikasha collaris) and the defoliator Gadirtha fusca. Both species have been recommended for release against this invasive weed and will be released soon.

Technical Abstract: This technical bulletin reviews the biological control research for the invasive weed Chinese tallowtree in southeastern U.S. Forests. Chinese tallowtree is a weed of wetlands, forests, and natural areas in the southeastern U.S.A. Biological control efforts have focused on the flea beetle (Bikasha collaris) and the defoliator Gadirtha fusca. Both species have been recommended for release against this invasive weed and will be released soon.