Different Threats and Treatment Options Emphasizes Complexity of Invasive Species Issue
July 08, 2010 -- Scientists found no obvious signs Wednesday of aquatic beetles introduced into Washington's Capitol Lake last year to tackle the remains of a water milfoil infestation first fought with chemicals in 2004.
But that doesn’t mean the tiny weevils have pulled a disappearing act in the lake, a lead scientist on the project was quick to point out after spending the afternoon inspecting an area where 12,000 weevil eggs and larvae were released last August. Read the full story to get the details.
