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Euhrychiopsis lecontei distribution, abundance, and experimental augmentations for Eurasian watermilfoil control in Wisconsin lakes

Jester, Laura L. and Bozek, Michael A. and Helsel, Daniel R. and Sheldon, Sallie P.. (2000) Euhrychiopsis lecontei distribution, abundance, and experimental augmentations for Eurasian watermilfoil control in Wisconsin lakes. Journal of Aquatic Plant Management, 38 . pp. 88-97.

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Abstract

The specialist aquatic herbivore Euhrychiopsis lecontei (Dietz) is currently being researched as a potential biological control agent for Eurasian watermilfoil (Myriophyllum spicatum L.). Our research in Wisconsin focused on 1) determining milfoil weevil distribution across lakes, 2) assessing limnological characteristics associated with their abundance, and 3) evaluating milfoil weevil augmentation as a practical management tool for controlling Eurasian watermilfoil.

Item Type:Article
Title: Euhrychiopsis lecontei distribution, abundance, and experimental augmentations for Eurasian watermilfoil control in Wisconsin lakes
Personal Creator/Author:
CreatorsEmail
Jester, Laura L.
Bozek, Michael A.
Helsel, Daniel R.
Sheldon, Sallie P.
Refereed:Yes
Journal or Publication Title:Journal of Aquatic Plant Management
Volume:38
Page Range:pp. 88-97
Date:2000
Issuing Agency:Aquatic Plant Management Society, Inc.
Additional Information:July 2000 Special Issue: The Use of Native Insect Herbivores for the Management of Eurasian Watermilfoil
Uncontrolled Keywords:Myriophyllum spicatum, Myriophyllum spicatum, milfoil weevil, weevil augmentation, Eurasian watermilfoil, biological control, New York
Subjects:Management
Biology
Limnology
ID Code:1845
Deposited By:Stephanie Haas
Deposited On:15 Feb 2009 21:21
Last Modified:15 Feb 2009 21:21

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