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southern MN | I love the research and goals and all of biological solutions.
I assume if you were not part of this case, we have seen it is the type of work you do.
The trouble is, these solutions end up 85% effective. It is nature at work, and nature tends to always balance back towards the middle.
The biologicals won’t eradicate thistles. I’m not sure an 85% solution really does what we need.
Similar with the aisian beetles to control the soybean aphids. It’s great to see them at work, but they just can’t get the job done. So we still have to spray for the aphids. Then come winter the beetles flock to the house and stink up the house, bite me, and otherwise just make a gross mess.
It’s a good thing, but…. Is it?
I do not mean to bash your link or your research on things! I fear I sound negative and I really enjoy anything you post here. I’m just trying to find solutions.
If thistles are, say, 85% controlled in the wild lands, that maybe is a much bigger solution that my narrow minded view of the crop land sees. :)
Thank you for your posts!
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Galls on Canada Thistle: Biological Management at Work
