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The Montana Biocontrol Coordination Project (MTBCP) provides leadership, coordination, and education that enables land managers to incorporate biocontrol in their w**d management programs.

Integrated w**d management (IWM) is a strategy to prevent and suppress pests with a minimum impact on human health, the ...
10/22/2026

Integrated w**d management (IWM) is a strategy to prevent and suppress pests with a minimum impact on human health, the environment & non-target organisms. Focus is first on PREventing problems. Successful IWM practices include monitoring areas over time (especially places more susceptible to or recently treated for w**d invasion), identifying what w**ds are present, and choosing a combination of prevention & treatment tactics to keep w**d populations at acceptable levels.

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Every job has their tools of the trade âš’ Ours may look a tad different than other fields of work - have you used any of ...
10/19/2026

Every job has their tools of the trade âš’ Ours may look a tad different than other fields of work - have you used any of these? If so which one is your favorite?

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Celebrating the strength and resiliency of the native inhabitants of this land from the people to the bees to the flower...
10/12/2026

Celebrating the strength and resiliency of the native inhabitants of this land from the people to the bees to the flowers and the trees ♥

Did you know there are actually several different types of biocontrol? Our work at MTBCP falls under the Classical Bioco...
10/08/2026

Did you know there are actually several different types of biocontrol? Our work at MTBCP falls under the Classical Biocontrol category as all of our biocontrol agents go through a rigorous host-specificity testing before they get approved for field release. Have you tried any of the other types?

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A big thank you to all our seasonals, volunteers, and partner organizations! The 2026 field season absolutely flew by so...
10/05/2026

A big thank you to all our seasonals, volunteers, and partner organizations! The 2026 field season absolutely flew by so we wanted to take a moment to highlight some of the fun moments of the summer while we start working on our annual report. If you joined us this year - what was your favorite field day?

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Success for biocontrol isn't just about getting agents onto w**ds 🏆Biocontrol success evaluates target w**d management, ...
10/01/2026

Success for biocontrol isn't just about getting agents onto w**ds 🏆Biocontrol success evaluates target w**d management, long-term ecological benefits, knowledge of how the biocontrol agent and w**d interact, spreading awareness to private landowners and public land managers, benefits to the economy, and long-term support from local and federal governments.

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Feeling the itch to learn now that school's back in session? Whether you're a visual or auditory learner we have some re...
09/28/2026

Feeling the itch to learn now that school's back in session? Whether you're a visual or auditory learner we have some resources for you! What are some of your favorite videos, podcasts, articles, or other forms of learning about biological control?

Links:
NAISMA Free 3-hr Biocontrol Intro Course: https://naisma.org/programs/biological-control-101/

MT Biocontrol YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/

Northern Ag Network Podcast featuring Melissa Maggio and Jeff Littlefield: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/in-the-w**ds-with-biocontrol/id1590931182?i=1000783365321

MT Biocontrol Guides: https://mtbiocontrol.org/resources/

MT Biocontrol Annual Reports: https://mtbiocontrol.org/who-we-are/annual-reports.html

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The density of a w**d infestation can be difficult to estimate, especially with a quick glance! We often use quadrats to...
09/24/2026

The density of a w**d infestation can be difficult to estimate, especially with a quick glance! We often use quadrats to estimate the percent cover of the target w**d by looking at what percent of ground within the plot that is covered by the plant species. What would you say each of these densities for these sites are just from photos?

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09/21/2026

Now live! Check out our YouTube channel to see 2 informative videos our crew put together this year.

#1) How to Conduct a Site Evaluation Video: https://youtu.be/zsN7hh6E3NA
A critical part of successful w**d biological control programs involves evaluating the current state of biocontrol agent populations at release sites. Biocontrol site evaluations are a quick way to inform management decisions and help answer the most common questions – Are biocontrol agents established at this site? Is the biocontrol agent collectible? Are release practices working? This video walks you through the biocontrol site evaluation protocol that assess current biocontrol populations at historic release sites or sites where biocontrol agent establishment is unknown. Site evaluations are appropriate for the most common established biocontrol systems in Montana – yellow toadflax (Linaria vulgaris), Dalmatian toadflax (Linaria dalmatica), leafy spurge (Euphorbia virgata), and spotted knapw**d (Centaurea stoebe).

#2) How to Collect Biocontrol Agents Video: https://youtu.be/GZyNzqGRXoc
This video walks you through the Montana Biocontrol Coordination Project’s Collection Guide. During this video we will briefly cover general biocontrol collection information including: how to determine if a site is collectable, when to collect biocontrol agents, how many insects are in one release, and how many releases are needed for a new site. Next, we will discuss specific collection procedures for the most common established biocontrol systems in Montana – yellow toadflax (Linaria vulgaris), Dalmatian toadflax (Linaria dalmatica), leafy spurge (Euphorbia virgata), and spotted knapw**d (Centaurea stoebe). If you are looking for specific species collection information, please view the segment concerning general collection information and then locate the video segment with your insect of interest.

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Have you ever wondered how many biocontrol agents are in 1 release? It differs quite a bit between species!
08/24/2026

Have you ever wondered how many biocontrol agents are in 1 release? It differs quite a bit between species!

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1075 South Avenue West
Missoula, MT
59801

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Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm

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