Biocontrol Science and Technology (2013) 23, 730-733

Seth Hakizimana and Terence Olckers (2013)
Inflorescence-inhabiting spiders do not threaten the survival and fecundity of Anthonomus santacruzi (Curculionidae), a florivorous biocontrol agent of Solanum mauritianum (Solanaceae) in South Africa
Biocontrol Science and Technology 23 (6), 730-733
Abstract: The florivorous weevil Anthonomus santacruzi is being released in South Africa to reduce the reproductive capacity of the invasive tree, Solanum mauritianum. Initiated to allay concerns about biotic interference, our study suggests that inflorescence-inhabiting spiders pose no risk to the survival and proliferation of A. santacruzi populations in the field.
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Database assignments for author(s): Terry Olckers

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
biocontrol - natural enemies
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
environment/habitat manipulation

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Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial	Pest/Disease/Weed	Crop/Product	Country	Quarant.
	Solanum mauritianum (weed)		South Africa
Anthonomus santacruzi (weed bioagent)	Solanum mauritianum (weed)		South Africa