We apply this knowledge in the context of Integrated Weed Management to provide environmentally sensitive methods for dealing with weeds of agriculture, and with invasive plants in natural ecosystems.
Biological control is at the core of our activities.
We look for natural enemies of Australian weeds in their places of origin. We screen in our containment facilities to ensure they are safe for release, then assist land managers to establish them on their weed infestations to achieve sustainable weed control. We identify potential biological control agents - insect and pathogens, for use as low input control methods against wetland and rangeland weeds that threaten the conservation areas throughout tropical and temperate Australia. We develop control measures against weeds in crops and pastures which integrate biological control with other control measures. Extensive networks of biological control agent nursuries and release sites through involvement in the CRC for Weed Management Systems.