Introduce Species

Question 1

What makes a pest

Answer 1

Not native or endemic to the location
High productive rate and short generation time
Ability to disperse across brad niches
Flexible behaviour
Resilient to control
Few or no natural predators in the new location

Question 2

What happens once a best has been identified

Answer 2

1. Define the problem
2. Eradication
3. Reduce past density below threshold of tolerance damage
4. Asset management. Attempt to isolate areas from the advancement of the pest

Question 3

Biological control

Answer 3

Biological control is the control of pests by natural predators, parasites or virusses

Question 4

Classical biological control

Answer 4

Uses exotic invertebrates to control exotic species

Question 5

Biopesticides

Answer 5

Using naturally occurring pest killers to attack pest species (fungi, bacteria)

Question 6

Requirements for biological control agents

Answer 6

Strict testing
No effect on native animals
Will it be specie specific
What it eats
Estimate of potential efficiency
Native range
Cost
Toxicity danger to native species
Breeding rate