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What will happen if you put leafy spurge in your hair?

grow


Where did the leafy spurge come from?

it's a plant that devastates farmers because it infests there farm and the cows won't eat it so they die and plus pesticides won't work on it.


What is the difference between biological control and pesticides?

Pesticides.Pests that affect human health and crops are a major problem.However, one possible consequence of using pesticides is that beneficialorganisms living in the same environment as the pests could also beharmed. This can happen because many pesticides kill more than justthe pest. For example, the lygus bug are pest that feedson alfalfa and canola plants and causes severe damage to these crops.However, pesticides that are sprayed to kill lygus bugs also kill bees.Another downside to using pesticides is that they can also harm thebeneficial insects that normally prey on the pests. This can result inthe populations of pests actually increasing because there are fewerorganisms to prey on them!Biological control.Another way to control insect pests is to use their natural enemies.This method, called biological control, can be very effective and limitsor eliminates the need for pesticides. For example, leafy spurge is aweed that was accidentally introduced into Canada in the late 1800s . Leafy spurge grows faster than naturally occurringpasture grasses. Cattle will not eat leafy spurge, so land that is infestedwith this weed cannot carry livestock. The black dot spurge beetle is asmall beetle that feeds on leafy spurge. The beetle was introduced into Alberta in 1983, and has been very successful incontrolling the spread of leafy spurge. Desirable plants, such as pastureand rangeland grasses, are returning to the areas where leafy spurgeused to grow. Although biological control can work very well, there can be risks.Whenever a new organism that is not native to the area is introducedto an ecosystem, there is always a risk that it will cause harm.


What is an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?

it is something that is non- living and affects somethiinh in the ecosystem


Is an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?

it is something that is non- living and affects somethiinh in the ecosystem


What factor has the greatest effect on determining the number and kind of plants in a land ecosystem?

These factors includes the availability of rain. The type of animal in the ecosystem also affects the ecosystem. Finally the activities of both humans and animals affects the ecosystem.


What is a white-margined spurge?

A white- margined spurge, is a small shrub spurge family that is naturally found in temperate climates of North America. It can be found from Eastern Canada to California.


What is botanical name for caper spurge?

The botanical name for caper spurge is Euphorbia lathyris.


What has the author Jonathan Charles Spurge Moore written?

Jonathan Charles Spurge Moore has written: 'Marketing tourism in Wakefield'


Where do death head hawk moths live?

The main source of food for a Death's Head Hawkmoth is honey. They will raid beehives of different species to steal the honey.


Why wildlife should be protected?

because if it isn't it will affects the ecosystem


What do we call the living things in an environment ecosystem?

An ecosystem is a community of living organisms (plants, animals and Biodiversity affects ecosystem function, as do the processes of disturbance.