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Title Beetles v. Purple Loosestrife: Can these natural enemies slow the invasion?
Author Glabau
Date 2010
Description IPM programs in the Northeast have enlisted the help of two beetle species to slow the spread of purple loosestrife, and they find that these insects can significantly inhibit the weed's growth.
Keywords loosestrife, purple loosestrife, beetle, beetles, tewksbury, ellis, casagrande, wetland, environment, sustainable, sustainability, pesticide, pesticides, integrated pest management, ipm, weeds, purple loosestrife
URL http://www.northeastipm.org/about-us/publications/ipm-insights/beetles-v-purple-loosestrife/
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ID 6937