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 Adult psyllid aphalara itadori 
Adult psyllid 
(Aphalara itadori)

CABI's psyllid gets the go-ahead

Defra has given the go-ahead for the release of an insect, called a psyllid, to stop the spread of the non-native invasive plant Japanese knotweed. The earliest time at which release could be realised is Spring/Summer 2010. Release of the psyllid will be on a phased basis, with the initial release at two to three closely monitored sites in England. Read Defra's news story on the psyllid >>

 


 Azolla weevil feeding on azolla 
Azolla weevil 
feeding on azolla

What is natural control?

Natural (or biological) control is the use of living organisms to control pest populations. Worldwide there have been over 7,000 introductions of biological control agents to date, around 1,300 of which were to combat weeds. Read more about natural control >> 

There have been many notable natural control successes in the past. Read about rubbervine, cassava mealybug, and purple loosestrife >>

 

 Dr Dick Shaw, Principal Investigator, CABI 
Dr Dick Shaw, 
Principal Investigator, CABI

CABI is a world expert in natural control

We have an excellent international track record for discovering, safety testing, and assisting governments release natural control agents. We have been working on invasive weed biological control projects since 1947 and have played a vital role in the development of an International Code of Conduct. Read CABI's Chief Scientist's BBC Green Room feature >>

 
 Cane toad 
Cane toad (Bufo marinus) 
What about the cane toad?

The cane toad, Bufo marinus, was introduced to Australia by the sugar cane industry in 1935 in an ill-judged attempt to control beetle pests. This was done against the recommendations of scientists at the time and would never pass the stringent pest risk analyses applied globally today. 
Find out more about the cane toad >>

  

 
 
 
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