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Sunshine Coast Biocontrol Facility

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Photo Madeira vine beetle (Plectonycha correntina): taken by Leesa Beutel 
Weeds of National Significance (WoNS) are invading our valuable waterways. 
​To address this issue MRWL runs an established Sunshine Coast Biocontrol Facility at our nursery site.  Since 2017, we currently breed two biocontrol agents:
  • Leaf mining jewel beetle (Hylaeogena jureceki), for the control of Cat's claw creeper; and
  • Madeira vine beetle (Plectonycha correntina) 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 Sunshine Coast 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.​

We are slowing getting back to normal following Covid-19 (Coronavirus), however some  pick up processes for our Biocontrol bugs might be different from the last time you visited - please see the Landcare Nursery page for our opening days, phone us on (07) 5494 5074, or email Biocontrol on: MRWL.projects@gmail.com to arrange pick up.  We appreciate your understanding during this temporary change.
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Photo Leaf mining jewel beetle (Hylaeogena jureceki): taken by Leesa Beutel
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