FactsAlligator weed interferes with activities

There are more mosquitoes because of alligator weed

Grows on land and in water even seawater

Alligator weed is hard to kill even with most chemicals

• Alligator weed is a fast growing plant.

• And is a major problem to wetlands, rivers and irrigation systems.

It can cause problems for the environment by blocking waterways

The Flea Beetle is used to control alligator weed in rivers and drains

Where does Alligator weed grow?

Alligator weed comes from South America.

Where Alligator Weed Is,

• Alligator weed is a native plant of South America. It is also in South-Eastern United States, China, New Zealand, Burma, Thailand, Indonesia and India

Does Alligator weed attract bugs?

Yes Alligator weed does attract bugs.

Bibliography

• http://www.agric.nsw.gov.au/reader/weed-pubs/p7646.html

• http://aquat1.ifas.ufl.edu/alphpic.html

• http://www.agresearch.co.nz/scied/search/biocontrol/biocontrol_examples_alligatorweed.htm

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