南非的入侵氧气杂草在新西兰的Ngatu湖中经过五年的努力已经完全根除。 South Africa’s invasive oxygen weed has been fully eradicated from New Zealand’s Lake Ngatu after a five-year effort.

经过为期五年的努力,包括除草剂治疗、社区协作和持续监测,南非在新西兰Ngatu湖消除了侵入性氧气杂草。 South Africa’s invasive oxygen weed has been eradicated from New Zealand’s Lake Ngatu after a five-year effort involving herbicide treatment, community collaboration, and ongoing monitoring. 自1988年以来侵袭的56公顷湖于2020年得到Aquathol K的治疗,导致杂草迅速减少和原生植物的恢复。 The 56-hectare lake, infested since 1988, was treated with Aquathol K in 2020, leading to rapid decline of the weed and recovery of native plants. 自2020年以来没有检测到任何再生长,标志着首次成功地从湖中消灭了该物种。 No regrowth has been detected since 2020, marking the first known successful eradication of the species from a lake. 官员们强调继续保持警惕,以防止淡水蛤等其他害虫再次侵入。 Officials emphasize continued vigilance to prevent reinvasion by other pests like freshwater clams.