Abstract
My research on Mecinus janthinus, a stem boring weevil used for biological control of the invasive plant Linaria dalmatica (Dalmatian toadflax), seeks to identify factors that influence the insects’ local movement and establishment at release sites in various habitats. I am also evaluating its effectiveness compared to mowing, another common method of L. dalmatica control. An additional study assesses differences in M. janthinus survival and effectiveness in three toadflax types.
