Weevils by Elissa and Julia

We live in Florida where the melaleuca tree is taking over our beloved Everglades. Melaleucas originate in Australia, but when some Americans brought these trees back to Florida, they started growing like crazy. As a result, the melaleuca overgrowth is choking out other native plants and destroying the habitat for the animals that call it home. To save the Everglades and its creatures, scientists introduced an Australian bug called a weevil. The weevil eats melaleucas and researchers hope that the bugs' feeding habits will slow down the habitat's takeover. Our question: Is the weevil slowing the spread of melaleuca trees in the Everglades? more...