Using 1-min scans and stem height data in a post-release monitoring strategy for Galerucella calmariensis (L.) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) on purple loosestrife, Lythrum salicaria L. (Lythraceae), in Manitoba

Biological Control

Volumn 27, Issue 2, 2003, Pages 201-209

  Lindgren, Cory J ^a  

^a DUCKS UNLIMITED CANADA   (Canada)

Author keywords

Alien invasive weed; Galerucella calmariensis; Lythrum salicaria; Manitoba; Netley Libau Marsh; One minute visual scans; Post release monitoring strategy; Purple loosestrife

Indexed keywords

CHRYSOMELIDAE; COLEOPTERA; GALERUCELLA; GALERUCELLA CALMARIENSIS; LYSIMACHIA; LYTHRACEAE; LYTHRUM; LYTHRUM SALICARIA;

EID: 0038069049     PISSN: 10499644     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/S1049-9644(03)00006-9     Document Type: Article

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