Council issues recommendations on houndstongue control

Press release

HELENA — The Montana Invasive Species Council issued recommendations Tuesday to guide the potential for approval of the weevil Mogulones crucifer for classical biological control of houndstongue in the U.S.

Houndstongue is a state noxious weed that is impacting land managers of private and public land across Montana inlcuding this region of north-central Montana. It is a major problem in Beaver Creek Park south of Havre.

In April 2019, MISC hosted a Science Advisory Panel to:

1. evaluate the feasibility of gaining approval to release M. crucifer for biological control...