Biocontrol and Ecology of Weeds
Climbing asparagus in the Waitakere Ranges
Weeds in New Zealand are a growing problem, costing billions of dollars to control and often causing irreversible damage to ecosystems. This group works to reduce the environmental, economic and social impacts of invasive plants by undertaking research to understand how best to manage them, including a strong focus on developing biological control programmes.
Research programmes
- Biocontrol of weeds targets in New Zealand
Information about which weeds have been, are currently being, or might be targeted for biocontrol in New Zealand. Also other articles of interest. - Beating environmental weeds
Information about the FRST-funded research programme about how best to manage environmental weeds.
Resources
- The Biological Control of Weeds Book
A series of information sheets explaining all about the philosophy and practice of biocontrol of weeds in New Zealand, including how to recognise and get the most out of weed biocontrol agents. - Quick reference guide
A poster showing biocontrol of weeds agents available in New Zealand. - Field guide
A simple guide to identifying weed biocontrol agents in the field in New Zealand. - Weeds in New Zealand
A bilingual educational resource. - Weed management guidelines
- Publications
Publications by our staff on weeds. - Links
Useful related websites.
News and Events
- Newsletters
“What’s New in Biological Control of Weeds?” and back issues of discontinued other weed newsletters.
Tools and Services
- Biocontrol of weeds training courses and workshops
Information about upcoming training courses and workshops, some of which are available to the public. - Invertebrate containment and rearing facility
Information about our secure containment facility for undertaking research on invertebrates, and climate-controlled rooms for mass-rearing invertebrates and other activities.
Primary Contact
 | Lynley Hayes Email  |
Landcare Research | |
Phone: 03 321 9999 |