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A foreigner in Ireland.

M P Chauzat1, G Purvis, R Dunne

  • 1University College Dublin, Ireland.

Biologist (London, England)
|June 16, 2001
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A new cut-foliage industry in Ireland uses blue eucalyptus. An introduced insect pest was controlled by releasing its natural enemy, protecting commercial plantations.

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Area of Science:

  • Horticulture
  • Agricultural Entomology

Background:

  • The cut-foliage industry is expanding in County Kerry, Ireland, with blue eucalyptus as a key crop.
  • Commercial eucalyptus plantations faced significant threats from an accidentally imported insect pest from Australia.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To report on the successful management of an invasive insect pest impacting the burgeoning Irish cut-foliage industry.
  • To highlight the effectiveness of biological control in protecting valuable agricultural crops.

Main Methods:

  • Monitoring of eucalyptus plantations for insect pest activity.
  • Introduction and monitoring of a natural enemy for biological pest control.

Main Results:

  • An accidentally imported insect pest caused damage to commercial eucalyptus plantations.

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  • The release of a natural enemy two years prior proved to be an effective control agent.
  • The pest population has been successfully managed, safeguarding the industry.

    • Conclusions:

    • Biological control using natural enemies is a viable and effective strategy for managing invasive pests in agriculture.
    • The successful pest management has secured the future of the blue eucalyptus cut-foliage industry in County Kerry.