08-28-2009, 06:43 AM
The most current research doesn't support biocontrol. The plan was of doubtful of efficacy and of uncertain risk. There are better solutions and the council made the right decision in this case. As well, the guava is on the cusp of being a valuable resource here locally, as biochar manufacturing is closer to being a reality every day. It's an ideal material for such usage and some may be pleased to know that what is perceived as a weed is about to become a commodity. That will eradicate it in short order.
It's also important to know that many Hawaiian plants are hyper(as in really hyper)sensitive to roundup and other glycophospate compounds, to the point that it will be some time before one can plant in a sprayed area. That's counter productive, as unless one gets a ground cover on the sprayed area immediately, all one will achieve is a new crop of guava.
It's also important to know that many Hawaiian plants are hyper(as in really hyper)sensitive to roundup and other glycophospate compounds, to the point that it will be some time before one can plant in a sprayed area. That's counter productive, as unless one gets a ground cover on the sprayed area immediately, all one will achieve is a new crop of guava.