Project Number: 6204-22000-019-18
Project Type: Reimbursable

Start Date: Sep 01, 2008
End Date: Oct 01, 2011

Objective:
Evaluate the use of biological control to manage the invasive weed, Arundo donax, carrizo cane.

Approach:
Insect biological control agents will be mass reared at USDA-APHIS production facilities located in Edinburg, TX. Agents will be released at the pilot study in Laredo, TX. On site measurements will be taken to determine the effectiveness of the agents, release rates, and interactions with mechanical and chemical control methods for Arundo donax. Specialized USDA aircraft will be tested for aerial release of the agents.