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Warning to boaters on Hartbeespoort Dam amid hyacinth surge

The NSRI has issued a warning to boaters at Hartbeespoort Dam, where rapidly expanding water hyacinth is creating hazardous ...
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Residents urged to report fish kills at Hartbeespoort Dam for water safety

While fish kills at the Hartbeespoort Dam last month caused alarm among residents in the area, no visible signs or evidence were found to indicate the cause, and water quality results did not reveal ...
Reuters

South African scientists use bugs in war against water hyacinth weed

HARTBEESPOORT, South Africa, March 1 (Reuters) - The Hartbeespoort dam in South Africa used to be brimming with people enjoying scenic landscapes and recreational water sports. Now, the visitors are ...
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‘Setting a thief to catch a thief’ – new biological control agent (weevils) released to tackle invasives at Hartbeespoort

A new biotype of weevil has been released at Hartbeespoort Dam, marking its first appearance in South Africa. Speaking to leading experts in the field, Daily Maverick unpacks what exactly biological ...