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Author: Tyler, Laura
Email: Laura.Tyler@Colostate.edu
Phone: (970) 227-6319
Organization: Colorado State University
Address:
500 W. Prospect #13-D,
Fort Collins,
CO,
80526
Abstract Title: ENLISTING THE PUBLIC TO FIGHT THE CACTUS MOTH, Laura Tyler, Colorado State University, Ft. Collins, CO.
Abstract Text: The Cactus Moth (Cactoblastis cactorum) is expected to reach Texas in 2007. World renown for its rapid destruction of Opuntia cactus, the moth is expected to create an ecological disaster if it reaches the cactus-rich environment here. The Sterile Insect Technique would probably be very effective in controlling this invasive insect-if money was allocated to fund control. Unfortunately cactus is not an agricultural product, thus making the cactus moth #12 in the state ranking of priorities. The Cactus Moth Outreach project is conducting seminars and distributing information to land managers, science teachers, gardeners and any interested citizens of Texas. The goal is to alert the public, communicate the gravity of the threat and then inspire each person to contact their Congressman and demand that funds be allocated to stop this insect.
Conference
Year: TIPPC_2005
Presentation Type: Oral Presentation
Presenter Type (Student or Regular):
Session: 6. Education and Public Awareness
Submission Date: 2005-10-12
