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Biocontrol introduction

Target pest: water weeds

Agent introduced: Marisa cornuarietis (Gastropoda: Ampullariidae)

Imported: 1967, 1968

Import source: CIBC Trinidad

Released: Not released

References

Cameron PJ, Hill RL, Bain J, Thomas WP (1989). A Review of Biological Control of Invertebrate Pests and Weeds in New Zealand 1874-1987. Technical Communication No 10. CAB International Institute of Biological Control. DSIR Entomology Division. 424p.