The web address to this site is http://www.ars.usda.gov/spa/gswrl/jdeloach

Current Projects and Research

• Conducting research on biological control of saltcedar (Tamarix spp.) in Southwestern rangelands;
  
  
• Investigation of host-range and biological testing of candidate biological control insects and their responses to host-plant compounds;
  
  
• Development of methods to culture insects that are free from parasites and pathogens so populations are suitable for field release;
  
  
• Study of biocontrol agent development in the field to improve survival and identify problem areas for establishment of agents;