Sunshine Coast Biocontrol Facility

Weeds of National Significance (WoNS) are invading our valuable River and waterways.  To address this urgent issue MRL established the Sunshine Coast Biocontrol Facility in 2017 at our nursery site.  We currently breed two biocontrol agents:

• Jewel beetle, for the control of Cat's claw creeper; and
• Leaf feeding beetle which attacks Madeira vine.

We undertake the sale and release of these beetles in strategic locations around our catchment.

If you would like to participate in the Biocontrol Facility, please contact our Biocontrol Officer, Jessica (MRWL.projects@gmail.com) to learn more.

We are looking for volunteers and also provide community education events.

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