A long-term solution that will not completely eradicate, just reduce density of loosestrife Involves releasing European insects that are predators of loosestrife Thorough scientific screening of potential species has resulted in a few being approved for release Testing is ongoing to examine effects of the method LRCA released Galerucella beetles at two sites near Thunder Bay in 1997. They survived their first winter and are busy munching leaves and flowers on loosestrife plants. It will take a few years for the population to reach levels where significant damage is being done. Do not plant any form of Purple Loosestrife Purple loosestrife is available for sale. Do not buy it or plant it in your yard.
New plants can grow from pieces or from the seeds of loosestrife.
Although it is beautiful looking, even sterile hybrids of loosestrife can cross-pollinate with wild Purple loosestrife to produce seeds. If you have loosestrife in your garden, please pull it out and do not share it with friends. Along Oliver Road, west of the City Hwy. 17 east of the City, between Amethyst Harbour Rd. Several smaller sites scattered across the watershed More reports are received each year regarding loosestrife sites.