Enhancing the Effectiveness of Biological Control Programs of Invasive Species by Utilizing an Integrated Pest Management Approach

Authors

Invasive Species Advisory Committee

Date of this Version

10-30-2015

Citation

Invasive Species Advisory Committee, October 30. 2015

Also available at https://www.doi.gov/sites/doi.gov/files/uploads/isac_biocontrols_white_paper_rev.pdf

Comments

United States government work

Abstract

Conclusion

Biological control has been shown on many occasions to be the most cost-effective invasive species management tool available. However, integrating biological control projects with the full breadth of other integrated pest management (IPM) tools, expanding post-re- lease monitoring to maximize efficacy, adaptive management, and incorporating new and innovative ecological, and genetic technologies may provide private and public land managers greater opportunities for long-term success in suppression of established invasive species.