Infestation

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• Research suggests it may have originated in South America because it has natural enemies there which have co-evolved with the plant.
• However, fossil records and ancient Egyptian hieroglyphics depicting water lettuce indicate that it may have been present in other regions for millions of years.
• Recently, water lettuce has invaded one of South Africa’s most important rivers, the Vaal River, on the border of the Gauteng and Free State provinces.
• My team and I are currently working with Rand Water on an integrated management plan for water lettuce control in the Vaal River.

The damage

• This can reduce light penetration and oxygen levels in the water, negatively affecting all aspects of aquatic life from microscopic plankton to large fish.
• The mats can also impede water flow, leading to stagnation and increased mosquito breeding sites.
• They can also damage other vegetation.

The weevil

• This Brazilian weevil species was first introduced to Africa in 1985 via Australia, following successful control of water lettuce infestations there.
• Since then, it has been used to control water lettuce infestations in Botswana, Benin, Ghana, Senegal, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Republic of Congo, Côte d’Ivoire, Kenya, Nigeria, Togo, Mozambique and Morocco.
• Invasions at sites in these countries, no matter how extensive, were generally brought under control within a year.

The Vaal River

• However, at the end of 2023, a large infestation was noticed on the Vaal River and was reported to relevant authorities.
• Since then, the infestation has covered up to 40km of the river in the Vaal Barrage area, around the town of Vanderbijlpark, and threatens to spread downstream of the 1,200km long Vaal River.
• Thousands of weevils have already been released into the Vaal River since November 2023 from our mass rearing facility in Makhanda.
• What lurks alongside this invasion on the Vaal River, however, is the water hyacinth, which remains South Africa’s most problematic aquatic invasive plant.

Julie Coetzee receives funding from the National Research Foundation. She is affiliated with the South African Institute for Aquatic Biodiversity (SAIAB).

• “Mite Party” is designed to elevate consumer awareness of Demodex blepharitis through relatable messaging and compelling visuals to encourage patients who may have Demodex blepharitis to seek out an eye care provider for screening.
• “We are committed to increasing Demodex blepharitis education and awareness so that patients more effectively understand their disease and are motivated to seek treatment,” said Aziz Mottiwala, Chief Commercial Officer of Tarsus.
• We look forward to advancing this novel campaign with the goal of helping as many patients with Demodex blepharitis as possible.”
  Demodex blepharitis occurs when Demodex mites – the most common ectoparasites found on humans – overpopulate on the eyelids.
• “Mite Party” will officially launch on the XDEMVY Facebook page (@xdemvyrx) with a live event designed to “break up the mite parties” on Demodex blepharitis patients’ eyelids.

• To deliver effective pest control services within its local territories, Mosquito Squad has tailored each package to help protect against the pests prevalent in those specific markets.
• Recognizing the diversity of pest challenges, Mosquito Squad acknowledges that a singular solution doesn't suffice; therefore, Mosquito Squad's highly trained technicians are able to develop the most appropriate package for region-specific pest issues.
• Mosquito Squad continues to highlight the importance of pest management to help control diseases transmitted by pests.
• In addition to Pest Packages, Mosquito Squad continues to offer homeowners year-round mosquito and tick protection through its Mosquito Control Barrier Protection System, helping keep these pests at bay for up to three weeks after application.