What are the Alternatives to Biocontrol?
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Preventative methods
Mechanical or physical methods
Chemical control methods

The three main alternatives to Weed Biocontrol are preventative or good management control methods, mechanical or physical control methods and chemical control methods. Information about these different methods can be accessed by clicking on the appropriate button to the left.


(Photos courtesy of Queensland Government,
Department of Natural Resources and Mines).

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