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Frequently Asked Questions

Prepared by Rodrigo Diaz, William A. Overholt

  • 1. What are the advantages of using biological control?
  • 2. What biological control agents available for biological control of TSA in Florida?
  • 3. Is this beetle going to feed on my garden plants or crops?
  • 4. TSA is in the same plant family as tomato, pepper, egg plant and potato. Are these close relatives of TSA at risk?
  • 5. How can I recognize Gratiana boliviana?
  • 6. How I can help the Gratiana boliviana if it is already in my property?
  • 7. Can Gratiana boliviana eradicate TSA from my property?
  • 8. How can Gratiana boliviana be integrated in managing TSA?
  • 9. Are there other biological control agents for TSA?
  • 10. Where I get beetles for release on my property?
  • 11. Where I can learn more about biological control of weeds?

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