New Biological Control Being Tested in Galapagos
Charles Darwin Foundation / February 8, 2010
For the first time, an introduced insect is being used as a control agent for another invasive species of insect that is damaging many plants in Galapagos. An Australian ladybug is being used to control an infestation of cotton cushony scale. Studies indicate that the technique is working. If successful, it can be used to control other species that are impossible to eradicate.