Project Number: 6629-22000-009-45
Project Type: Reimbursable

Start Date: Feb 26, 2008
End Date: Jun 16, 2008

Objective:
To develop effective biological control of Lygodium microphyllum in Florida through the release of a complex of biological control agents. The main objective of this task is to develop the stem boring moth recently discovered in Hong Kong. Rearing methods for this insect and host specificity test will be conducted. Research will also be conducted to discover and study insects on Paederia in Thailand and Southeast Asia with more promising agents to be imported into quarantine testing.

Approach:
Research will be conducted in the Australian Biological Control Laboratory in Brisbane and in the Austral-Southeast Asian Region. The focus will be on Hong Kong lygodium stem borer quarantine culture establishment.