What is Successful Biocontrol?
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Generally a project is considered successful when the impact of the target weed has been significantly reduced. Success is usually reported using ecological data or descriptions of sociological or environmental benefits. Occasionally economics are used and cost:benefit analyses given. See the pages listed below for more information:

Assessing Levels of Control Achieved
Describing Control Quantitatively Using Ecological Information
Describing Control Using Sociological and Environmental Descriptors
Describing Control Quantitatively Using Economics

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