Biological Control Introductions in the Caroline and Marshall Islands

Date
1989
Authors
Schreiner, Ilse
Contributor
Advisor
Department
Instructor
Depositor
Speaker
Researcher
Consultant
Interviewer
Annotator
Journal Title
Journal ISSN
Volume Title
Publisher
Hawaiian Entomological Society
Volume
Number/Issue
Starting Page
Ending Page
Alternative Title
Abstract
Numerous introductions of natural enemies of insects, weeds and other organisms have taken place in the Caroline and Marshall islands, especially since 1945. Rodolia pumila and several other species of coccinellids have been widely distributed for control of Icerya spp. and Aspidiolus destructor. Many of these species successfully established on the high islands of Micronesia. On atolls, sketchy information suggests that R. pumila established, dramatically reduced populations of fluted scales, and then became extinct. Periodic reintroductions seem necessary to maintain these predators on atolls. Other successful introductions include a variety of predators and parasites for control of Oryctes rhinoceros including a virus, several parasitic Hymenoptera directed against Aleyrodidae, predatory snails for control of giant African snail, and a variety of insects for the control or lantana and clidemia. Though many of the biological control agents are known to have established, little information is available as to their impact on target pests.
Description
Keywords
Citation
Schreiner I. 1989. Biological control introductions in the Caroline and Marshall Islands. Proc Hawaiian Entomol Soc 29:57-69.
Extent
14 pages
Format
Geographic Location
Time Period
Related To
Table of Contents
Rights
Rights Holder
Local Contexts
Email libraryada-l@lists.hawaii.edu if you need this content in ADA-compliant format.