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On a deadline? Please contact Jennifer Andreas at 253-445-4657 or 253-651-2197 and she will direct you to the person or information you need.
Integrated Weed Control Project - In Brief
The WSU Extension Integrated Weed Control Project promotes the use of integrated weed control methods, including biological control, throughout Washington State at no cost to landowners and land managers. We collect biocontrol insects from Washington and neighboring states for redistribution throughout Washington on large scale weed infestations, following the International Code of Best Practices for Classical Biological Control of Weeds. We also strive to increase awareness and utilization of biocontrol and integrated weed management among public and private land managers through educational events, printed materials, presentations, posters, demonstrations, and newletters. The project is funded by generous support from the following funders:
United States Forest Service - Forest Health Protection
United States Forest Service - Rocky Mountain Research Station
Washington State Department of Agriculture
Washington State University Extension
King County Noxious Weed Control Program
Pierce County Noxious Weed Control Program
Clark County Noxious Weed Control Program
Cowlitz County (360) 577- 3030 x2540
Recent Media Attention
May 8, 2008: Whidbey NewsTimes
Beetles Cause Strife to Weeds
Available January 24, 2008 (Aired July, 2007)
Introducing the problem of Noxious Weeds
(featuring Jennifer Andreas, Integrated Weed Control Project Director)
July 15, 2007: The Bellingham Herald
Plant biologists turn to a tiny beetle to slow an invasive wetlands plant
August 30, 2006: Vancouver Columbian
Experts Hope Bugs Whack Weeds
August 17, 2006: Seattle Times
In the War on Weeds, the Bug Lady Bets on Hungry Weevils
June 12, 2006: The Bellingham Herald
Bugs Bottle Up Scotch Broom
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