Location: Emerging Pests and Pathogens Research
Title: Swallow-wort biocontrol agents: history and ecology in North AmericaAuthor
TEWKSBURY, LISA - University Of Rhode Island | |
SZUCS, MARIANNA - Michigan State University | |
Milbrath, Lindsey | |
BOURCHIER, ROBERT - Agri Food - Canada | |
CAPPUCCINO, NAOMI - Carleton University - Canada |
Submitted to: North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA)
Publication Type: Other Publication Acceptance Date: 6/15/2023 Publication Date: 6/15/2023 Citation: Tewksbury, L., Szucs, M., Milbrath, L.R., Bourchier, R.S., Cappuccino, N. 2023. Swallow-wort biocontrol agents: history and ecology in North America. North American Invasive Species Management Association (NAISMA). NAISMA-BCW-2023-30-SWALLOW-WORTS-P. Interpretive Summary: Technical Abstract: The biological control agent Hypena opulenta, that has been introduced into North America for the control of black swallow-wort (Vincetoxicum nigrum) and pale swallow-wort (V. rossicum), is described along with information on its life cycle, identification of the damage it causes to swallow-wort plants, preferred habitat, history of introduction, nontarget effects, and a list of references for more information. |