Scientists in Ontario are using specially bred caterpillars to combat invasive phragmites in wetlands. The caterpillars selectively eat phragmites, hopefully curbing the spread and dominance of this reed species.
Ian Jones and his team have released over 21,000 caterpillars in various locations to tackle the takeover of phragmites, aiming for sustainable and long-term biological control. The caterpillars demonstrate effectiveness by damaging the phragmites, with existing evidence of successful reproduction in Canada.
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