Perception of biological control against invasive weeds

This survey is intended to gather information on perceptions of classical biological control of invasive weeds among scientists, practitioners and policy makers.  Biological control involves the identification and release of natural enemies, normally arthropods or fungi, from the native range of the invasive plant/weed for the permanent control of the target weed in the invaded range. This intervention is carried out after host range safety testing, often in a quarantine facility and normally permissions are only granted after some form of risk assessment by the relevant authorities in the release country.

The survey has up to 20 short questions and should take no more than 15 minutes to complete.  All feedback provided is anonymous and will be treated confidentially.  The results will be presented at the XV International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds.

If you have any questions regarding this survey, please contact biocontrol@cabi.org