Alligatorweed Deep Dive (Alligatorweed Flea Beetle – A Florida Success Story)
Description
This week, we are joined by Chelsea Bohaty from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to chat about alligatorweed (Alternanthera philoxeroides). As a part of her position with USACE, Chelsea leads the alligatorweed flea beetle program. Listen to this episode more about this Florida invasive plant management success story and these hard-working beetles!
Helpful Resources
- Alligatorweed Plant Identification Video
- Blog: All About Alligatorweed
- History, Biology, and Management of Alligatorweed by Taylor Darnell, Dr. Ben Sperry, and Dr. Candice Prince (Aquatics Magazine, Spring 2021 Issue)
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Working In The Weeds is a podcast by the University of Florida/IFAS Center for Aquatics and Invasive Plants. This series connects scientists with stakeholders to clarify and discuss issues surrounding aquatic and invasive plants, while also highlighting the research being conducted at the Center.
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