Biological Control Workshop

Biological control is an environmentally-friendly and cost-effective weed management tool and is playing an increasingly important role in managing weeds in Australia today.

This workshop is suitable for everyone from council weed officers to landholders, or anyone interested in local weed biocontrol options.

Topics covered during the workshop include:

•an introduction to biocontrol theory

•current research and availability of local biocontrol agents

•best practice for rearing and releasing biocontrol agents

•assisting with the monitoring of your local biocontrol agents in the field.

Presenter

Dr Andrew McConnachie (Senior Research Scientist, Weeds Research Unit - NSW Department of Primary Industries).