Weed projects and biocontrol agents

Dozens of arthropods and several species of fungi are being used as biocontrol agents for invasive weeds in New Zealand. Here is a directory of the weeds we have worked on previously or are working on now and their biocontrol agents.

Weeds and agents

Downloadable content & links

pdf Biocontrol agents poster outlining what biocontrol is, how it works, what to expect & which species are involved pdf File, 2 MB
Weedbusters - A weeds awareness and education programme that aims to protect New Zealand’s environment Link

Key contact

Angela Bownes

Science Team Leader - Biocontrol & Molecular Ecology

Biocontrol & Molecular Ecology