What did we do?

We went to a location in the Everglades called "ground zero." This is where scientists first brought the weevil. From ground zero, the scientists have let the weevils spread out on their own. We then counted the number of weevils we saw and looked for the signs of damage to the melaleuca trees. Then we traveled four miles away into the Everglades to see if the weevil had spread there. We charted their positions using maps and a GPS (global positioning system) device. After counting weevils and inspecting tree damage at this site, we went another four miles in and checked again. more...