Mass-Rearing Hydrellia Pakistanae Deonier and H. balciunasi Bock for the Management of Hydrilla verticillata

Abstract

This technical note summarizes the development and application of mass-rearing techniques using ponds at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Lewisville Aquatic Ecosystem Research Facility (LAERF), Lewisville, TX for the biological control agents Hydrellia pakistanae Deonier and H. balciunasi Bock for use on Hydrilla verticillata (L.f.) Royle. Information is provided on rearing methods, releases, and associated costs.

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Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jun 01, 2009
Accession Number
ADA499851

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  • Julie Nachtrieb
  • Michael Grodowitz
  • Nathan C Harms

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