Biological Control of Invasive Species

Enemy release of introduced parasitoids does not affect their establishment or success

This study examines whether enemy release of introduced parasitoids affects their establishment or success, finding partial enemy release but no effect on establishment success.

Ex ante analyses can predict natural enemy efficacy in biological control

The paper shows ex ante analyses using a PBDM can predict natural enemy efficacy in biological control, increasing success rates in managing invasive species like cassava mealybug and green mite.

PhyloControl: a phylogeny visualisation platform for risk analysis in weed biological control

PhyloControl is a tool that helps researchers create host test lists for weed biocontrol agents by integrating phylogenetic, trait, and spatial data to improve risk analysis.

Integrated management of Canada thistle (Cirsium arvense) in the Great Plains and Intermountain West using a biocontrol agent (Puccinia suaveolens)

This study evaluates the effectiveness of Puccinia suaveolens as a biocontrol agent for Canada thistle, both alone and in combination with other methods, showing mixed results.