Frequently Asked Questions

Prepared by Rodrigo Diaz, William A. Overholt

• 1. What are the advantages of using biological control?
• 2. Is this beetle going to feed on my garden plants or crops?
• 3. TSA is in the same plant family as tomato, pepper, egg plant and potato. Are these close relatives of TSA at risk?
• 4. How can I recognize Gratiana boliviana?
• 5. How I can help the Gratiana boliviana if it is already in my property?
• 6. Can Gratiana boliviana eradicate TSA from my property?
• 7. How can Gratiana boliviana be integrated in managing TSA?
• 8. Are there other biological control agents for TSA?
• 9. Where I can learn more about biological control of weeds?