Natural-born controllers: biological agents help defeat invasions

Biological controls, like a wasp to suppress mealybugs, can restore food security

12 September 2023 - 21:08
By Claire Keeton

The reduction of water hyacinth and the defeat of the cassava mealybug are two African examples of how biological control can succeed.

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