The following is a list of some of Cactus Biocontrol Australia capabilities:
- Develop and manage Cactus Biocontrol programs, including site assessments and biocontrol agent release and monitoring.
- In-field native and pest plant identification.
- GPS data collection and map creation.
- Work in remote locations for extended periods.
- Public presentations on various topics including Cactus control, Pig control, SA Arid Lands Weed control.
- Manage and undertake Pest Animal control projects including Large Feral Herbivore Aerial Control, pig baiting and trapping, rabbit control (baiting, warren destruction, calici) and goat control.
- Organise Field Days on pest plant and pest animal topics.
- Site assessments, management plans and report writing on above topics.
- Project management.
- Article writing and photography on projects for publications and social media.
- Manage and undertake Pest Plant control projects including Cactus, Mesquite, African boxthorn and Prickly acacia (Vachellia farnesiana).
Paul has the following:
- Bachelor of Environmental Management
- Diploma in Natural Resource Management
- Cert III & IV in Natural Resources
Cactus species susceptible to cochineal
- Cylindropuntia fulgida var. mamillata – Coral cactus
- Cylindropuntia imbricata – Devil’s rope cactus
- Cylindropuntia prolifera – Jumping cholla cactus
- Opuntia elata – Riverina pear
- Opuntia elatior – Red-flower prickly pear
- Opuntia engelmannii – Engelmann prickly pear
- Opuntia robusta – Wheel cactus
- Opuntia stricta – Prickly pear
- Opuntia tomentosa – Velvety tree-pear
