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   Salvinia molesta (aquatic plant, herb)
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    Details of this species in Botswana
    Status: Alien
    Invasiveness: Invasive
    Occurrence: Established
    Source: Pieterse et al, 2003
    Arrival Date:
    Introduction:
    Species Notes for this Location:
    The weed is known to infest aquatic systems in Botswana (McFarland et al. 2003).
    Management Notes for this Location:
    The role of contaminated equiptment associated with water activities in encouraging the spread of salvinia has been recognised in Botswana and strict inspection of boats and tailers has been instigated (Howard and Harley, 1998). C. salviniae has also been used successfully to control S. molesta in the country.
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    Last Modified: 11/03/2005 12:01:54 p.m.
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