Citizens can now get involved in loosestrife control efforts and the DNR has developed a program to rear and release biological control insects. Teachers have found this project to be a practical undertaking at schools and the basis for more effective teaching about plants, insects, and invasive species. The classroom teaching activities outlined in this document center on the biological control process. Topics range from a host-plant specificity experiment to an invasive plant art project.

11/1/2024 This form will is a permit application. Permits are no longer required as of October 2024. Purple Loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria) Cultivation and Biocontrol Insect Release Authorization Application Form 3200-116 (R 02/20)

The 5\/10\/2023 Email from Stephanie stating that DATCP no longer requires the purple loosestrife biocontrol program to submit 414 permits and related reporting.

Final report of results from initial use of purple loosestrife biocontrol agents in Wisconsin

Copy of the email from DATCP

Fieldwork report for beetle releases; includes requests for observations of evidence of existing beetles on site which can indicate a potential insectary for collection

A mini/quick guide for the Purple Loosestrife Biocontrol Program

Purple Loosestrife Biocontrol Program Procedures for Wisconsin 2020

This full color brochure is an update to the original sub-titled, "A Major Threat To Wisconsin's Wetlands and Waterways." Like the original, it includes a helpful lookalike section. Order number for warehouse WY-799.

Report of purple loosestrife biocontrol agent releases