Tag: weeds

Pocket Field Guides

Printed copies of the field guide will be available at all JRC volunteer projects and at Get Into the River events, but you don’t have to wait… Print off a copy of your own mini field guide and impress your friends with your Jordan River ecology knowledge!  Download your own native species pocket guide here! […]

What is Biocontrol and is it safe?

What is Biocontrol? Biological control is a method of controlling pests (including insects, mites, weeds, and plant diseases) using other living organisms.  It relies on predation, parasitism, and herbivory, or other natural mechanisms, but typically also involves an active human management role. It can be an important component of integrated pest management (IPM) programs.  Importation (or “classical biological […]