Weevils from Paraguay may hold the secret to eliminating the destructive aquatic plant Cabomba, according to a new CSIRO study being conducted in Brisbane.
Cabomba is listed as a nationally significant weed which forms an underwater carpet, preventing the growth of other aquatic plants and limiting light for marine life.
The scientists behind the biocontrol experiment say they’re exercising extreme caution to ensure the weevils do not affect any other Australian flora or fauna.