Giant Salvinia, Salvinia herzogii - Pest Tracker

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Giant Salvinia
Salvinia herzogii

Giant Salvinia (Salvinia herzogii) is an invasive plant. It is a native of South America.

The growth of these plants can very quickly form dense mats that may be more than 2 m thick. These mats block light and oxygen, displacing native plants.

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News

05/03/2018 - Lake Bistineau Foundation Launches $1,000 Salvinia Collection ...

01/23/2018 - Record lows helping get rid of Giant salvinia in NWLA lakes

09/29/2017 - Giant Salvinia is overtaking Turkey Creek Lake making it impos...

12/03/2015 - Giant Salvinia Hits Texas Premiere Trophy-Bass Lake

09/24/2015 - Fight Against Giant Salvinia Continues at Lake Bistineau

09/04/2015 - Giant salvinia causing major problems to state waterways

04/02/2014 - Officials to utilize weevils to wipe out unwanted invasive wee...

03/25/2014 - Louisiana Experts Troubled as Cold Kills Most Salvinia Weevils

02/20/2014 - SFA Researchers Develop New Approach to Invasive Plant Control