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9 Sept 202612:31 am

Ecology9 Sept 2026 · 12:31 am12:31 am

Montana's 1973 Gall Fly Release for Knapweed Control Led to Unexpected Hantavirus Surge Decades Later

In 1973, Montana introduced gall flies to control invasive spotted knapweed, which unexpectedly led to a surge in deer mouse populations due to the flies becomi

2 Sept 20265:10 am

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880 Weevils Released in 2001 to Fight Texas's Worst Weed

In 2001, 880 tiny weevils were released in Texas as a biological control method to combat the state's most problematic weed.

19 Aug 20263:02 pm

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US Weevil Release for Musk Thistle Control Attacked Native Thistles (1969-1972)

Between 1969 and 1972, the US released a weevil to combat musk thistle, but it subsequently attacked native thistles, including an endangered variety, highlight

12 Aug 20265:40 pm

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USDA Scientists Release Flea Beetles in North Dakota to Combat Stubborn Weed

USDA scientists have released flea beetles in North Dakota as a biological control method to combat a persistent weed.

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