superweed

The "superweed" is a favorite villain in science fiction.

Why We Must Learn to Love Weeds Richard Mabey 2011

In the real world, the superweed is already here, not as the result of extra-terrestrial invasion but of our own reckless assaults on the natural world.

Why We Must Learn to Love Weeds Richard Mabey 2011

But the superweed, expected to be used regularly within two years, does present a cost-effective alternative to the most common detection methods currently available -- humans with metal detectors and mine-sniffing dogs.

PERISCOPE 2007

These will be isolated and, in addition to as having the superweed present, will also have UK species that are closely related to Japanese knotweed planted there to check that the psyllid only targets the invasive species.

BBC - Ouch 2010

A tiny Japanese insect that could help the fight against an aggressive superweed has been given the go-ahead for a trial release in England.

BBC - Ouch 2010

However, some critics say that it is impossible to be certain that the Japanese insect will only target the superweed and could attack other species once in the wild.

BBC - Ouch 2010

Dr Dick Shaw explains how a tiny plant-eating predator can fight the superweed spread

BBC - Ouch 2010

The little insect feeds on the sap of the superweed, stunting its growth.

BBC - Ouch 2010

Scientists tackling the thorny problem of a foreign superweed which has invaded Cumbrian riverbanks hope a humble insect could halt its rampage.

News round-up 2008

A superweed spreading throughout the UK could be brought under control by introducing plant-eating predators from Japan, scientists believe.

BBC News | News Front Page | UK Edition 2008