Scotch broom, Cytisus scoparius, is an invasive perennial shrub that displaces desirable species in pastures, roadsides, and forestlands. The state of Oregon estimates that, annually, $39 million is lost primarily in the cost to control Scotch broom and the loss of timber production. Damage in Washington is likely similar. The ability of Scotch broom to form monocultures and its prolific production of long-lived seeds make it extremely difficult to control. Biological control, or biocontrol, is one management tool available to land managers and landowners.
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Title
Biological control of scotch broom : pest watch
Creators
Jennifer E. Andreas (Author)
Academic Unit
Publications, WSU Extension
Series
Pest watch.
Publisher
Washington State University Extension; Pullman, Washington
Identifiers
99900501567201842
Copyright
In copyright ; openAccess ; http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/ ; http://purl.org/eprint/accessRights/OpenAccess