Giant Salvinia Can Be Managed Using Weevil Insects Bred by LSU AgCenter
South Louisiana has many invasive species, and it seems like a constant battle to keep them in check. Giant salvinia ( Salvinia molesta) is a floating fern, native to Brazil, that rapidly spreads to cover waterways in tropical and subtropical areas. In 1998, giant salvinia was reported in the Toledo Bend reservoir, and has since spread across the southeastern United States, degrading habitat and i…