Biological Control

Invasive species cost the United States more than $20 billion each year. Most of these costs arise from damages caused by widely established species. Biological control is a cost-effective approach to reducing these costs and damages, but it is underused.

The National Invasive Species Council is working with experts from across the Federal Government to develop a Strategic Framework for Biological Control. The Framework will identify opportunities for Federal agencies to enhance biological control, from development to implementation and including both classical and genetic biocontrol. 

Two weevils acting as biocontrol for a plant pest.

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