Should the Brazilian Scale (insect) be brought in to control Strawberry Guava?
Photo:Strawberry Guava, Science Daily A meeting to discuss the threat posed to native Hawaiian forests by strawberry guava, and the proposed biological controls to manage the species, will take place on May 18. Hosted by the U.S. Forest Service, the meeting will take place from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Natural Energy Laboratory of Hawaii Authority (NELHA) Gateway Center. Photo: Galls, Pacific Southwest Research Station Tectococcus ovatus,or Brazilian Scale, hatches little immature insects (nymphs) that the plant then tries to envelope by producing a gall, or abnormal outgrowth. The plant weakens over time and stops producing fruit and in several years, ceases to spread. For more information: Biological Control of Strawberry Guava in Hawaii, by the U.S. Forest Service Meeting Locations and comments by opponents available from Big Island Video News. Save The Strawberry Guava, arguments for a moratorium on biocontrols against food resources.
