Biocontrol of weeds targets in New Zealand

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.

Biocontrol of Weeds in New Zealand

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Weeds

African Club Moss Alligator Weed Aquatic Weeds Banana Passionfruit Blackberry Boneseed Bridal Creeper Broom Californian Thistle Chilean Flame Creeper Chilean Needle Grass Climbing Asparagus Darwin’s Barberry Field Horsetail Gorse Grey Willow Heather Hemlock Hieracium Japanese Honeysuckle Lantana Mexican Devil Weed Mist Flower Moth Plant Nodding Thistle Old Man’s Beard Ragwort Scotch Thistle St John’s Wort Sydney Golden Wattle Tradescantia Tutsan Wild Ginger Woolly Nightshade