Field guides, references, research and film.

The World Catalog

The catalog's public home is ibiocontrol.org/catalog, with data through 2020. Each published edition is archived under a permanent DOI, free to cite and download.

1. Winston, R.L., M. Schwarzländer, H.L. Hinz, M.D. Day, M.J.W. Cock, and M.H. Julien, Eds. 2020. Biological Control of Weeds: A World Catalogue of Agents and Their Target Weeds, Online Edition (Version 2020 data) [Dataset]. USDA Forest Service, Forest Health Protection.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22877166
2. Winston, R.L., M. Schwarzländer, H.L. Hinz, M.D. Day, M.J.W. Cock, and M.H. Julien, Eds. 2014. Biological Control of Weeds: A World Catalogue of Agents and Their Target Weeds, 5th Edition (Version 2012 data). FHTET-2014-04. USDA Forest Service, Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team, Morgantown, West Virginia. 838 pp.doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.22875371

Peer-reviewed articles and book chapters

1. Cock, M.J.W., M.D. Day, M.A. Solis, and R.L. Winston. 2025. Publicly-shared DNA barcodes and citizen science images provide new evidence on the establishment and spread of a lantana biological control agent, Orphanostigma haemorrhoidalis (Lepidoptera, Crambidae). CABI Agriculture and Bioscience.doi.org/10.1079/ab.2025.0010
2. Van Driesche, R.G., M.J.W. Cock, and R.L. Winston. 2025. The role of Chalcidoidea in biocontrol. Pp. 691–713 in J. Heraty and J. Woolley, Eds. Chalcidoidea of the World. CABI, Wallingford, UK.doi.org/10.1079/9781800623545.0063
3. Winston, R.L., M. Schwarzländer, H.L. Hinz, J. Rushton, and P.D. Pratt. 2024. Prioritizing weeds for biological control development in the western USA: Results from the adaptation of the Biological Control Target Selection system. Biological Control 198: 105634.doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2024.105634Part 2 of a two-part study.
4. Winston, R.L., M. Schwarzländer, H.L. Hinz, and P.D. Pratt. 2024. Prioritizing weeds for biological control development in the western USA: Adaptation of the Biological Control Target Selection system. BioControl 69: 335–351.doi.org/10.1007/s10526-024-10243-8Part 1 of a two-part study.
5. Panta, S., M. Schwarzländer, P.S.R. Weyl, H.L. Hinz, R.L. Winston, S.D. Eigenbrode, B.L. Harmon, S. Bacher, and Q. Paynter. 2024. Traits of insect herbivores and target weeds associated with greater biological weed control establishment and impact. BioControl 69: 221–236.doi.org/10.1007/s10526-024-10245-6
6. Cabrera Walsh, G., A.J. Sosa, F. McKay, M. Maestro, M. Hill, H.L. Hinz, Q. Paynter, S. Raghu, P.D. Pratt, R. Shaw, P.W. Tipping, and R.L. Winston. 2023. Is biological control of weeds conservation's blind spot? The Quarterly Review of Biology 98: 1–28.doi.org/10.1086/723930
7. Cock, M.J.W., M.D. Day, and R.L. Winston. 2023. Citizen science to monitor the establishment and spread of a biological control agent: the case of Pareuchaetes pseudoinsulata (Lepidoptera, Erebidae) for the control of Chromolaena odorata (Asteraceae) in South and South-East Asia. CABI Agriculture and Bioscience 4: 25.doi.org/10.1186/s43170-023-00171-5
8. Harms, N.E., J.T. Cronin, R. Diaz, and R.L. Winston. 2020. A review of the causes and consequences of geographical variability in weed biological control successes. Biological Control 151: 104398.doi.org/10.1016/j.biocontrol.2020.104398
9. Van Driesche, R., R.L. Winston, and J.J. Duan. 2020. Classical insect biocontrol in North America, 1985 to 2018: a pest control strategy that is dying out? CAB Reviews 15(37): 1–9.doi.org/10.1079/PAVSNNR202015037
10. Day, M.D., A. Witt, and R.L. Winston. 2020. Weed biological control in low- and middle-income countries. Current Opinion in Insect Science 38: 92–98.doi.org/10.1016/j.cois.2020.02.004
11. Hinz, H.L., R.L. Winston, and M. Schwarzländer. 2020. A global review of target impact and direct nontarget effects of classical weed biological control. Current Opinion in Insect Science 38: 48–54.doi.org/10.1016/j.cois.2019.11.006
12. Hinz, H.L., R.L. Winston, and M. Schwarzländer. 2019. How safe is weed biological control? A global review of direct nontarget attack. The Quarterly Review of Biology 94(1): 1–27.doi.org/10.1086/702340
13. Schwarzländer, M., H.L. Hinz, R.L. Winston, and M.D. Day. 2018. Biological control of weeds: an analysis of introductions, rates of establishment and estimates of success, worldwide. BioControl 63(3): 319–331.doi.org/10.1007/s10526-018-9890-8
14. Day, M.D., S. Shen, G. Xu, F. Zhang, and R.L. Winston. 2018. Weed biological control in the Greater Mekong Subregion: status and opportunities for the future. CAB Reviews 13(14): 1–12.doi.org/10.1079/PAVSNNR201813014
15. Shen, S., M.D. Day, G. Xu, D. Li, G. Jin, X. Yin, Y. Yang, S. Liu, Q. Zhang, R. Gao, F. Zhang, and R.L. Winston. 2018. The current status of biological control of weeds in southern China and future options. Acta Ecologica Sinica 38: 157–164.doi.org/10.1016/j.chnaes.2018.01.003
16. Day, M.D., and R.L. Winston. 2016. Biological control of weeds in the 22 Pacific island countries and territories: current status and future prospects. NeoBiota 30: 167–192.doi.org/10.3897/neobiota.30.7113

Books and technical references

1. Van Driesche, R.G., R.L. Winston, T.M. Perring, and V.M. Lopez, Eds. 2022. Contributions of Classical Biological Control to the U.S. Food Security, Forestry, and Biodiversity. FHAAST-2019-05. USDA Forest Service, Morgantown, West Virginia. 409 pp.RecordCo-author of introductory chapters; layout
2. Van Driesche, R., M.J.W. Cock, R.L. Winston, R. Reardon, and R.D. Weeks, Jr. 2018. Catalog of Species Introduced into Canada, Mexico, the USA, or the USA Overseas Territories for Classical Biological Control of Arthropods, 1985 to 2018. FHAAST-2018-09. USDA Forest Service, Morgantown, West Virginia.RecordLayout

Field guides and manuals

All published by the USDA Forest Service, Forest Health Technology Enterprise Team (FHTET) or its successor, the Forest Health Assessment and Applied Sciences Team (FHAAST), Morgantown, West Virginia. Each link goes to the publication's record in the IPM resources database.

1. Grevstad, F.S., J.E. Andreas, R.S. Bourchier, R. Shaw, R.L. Winston, C.B. Randall, and R.C. Reardon. 2020. Biology and Biological Control of Knotweeds. 2nd edition. FHTET-2017-03. First edition 2018.RecordLayout
2. Rawlins, K.A., R.L. Winston, C.T. Bargeron, D.J. Moorhead, and R. Carroll. 2018. New Invaders of the Northeast and Northcentral United States. FHTET-2017-04.RecordLayout
3. Rawlins, K.A., R.L. Winston, C.T. Bargeron, D.J. Moorhead, and R. Carroll. 2018. New Invaders of the Southeast. FHTET-2017-05.RecordLayout
4. Andreas, J.E., R.L. Winston, E.M. Coombs, T.W. Miller, M.J. Pitcairn, C.B. Randall, S. Turner, and W. Williams. 2017. Biology and Biological Control of Scotch Broom and Gorse. FHTET-2017-01.Record
5. Winston, R.L., C.B. Randall, B. Blossey, P.W. Tipping, E.C. Lake, and J. Hough-Goldstein. 2017. Field Guide for the Biological Control of Weeds in Eastern North America. FHTET-2016-04.RecordLayout
6. Randall, C.B., R.L. Winston, C.A. Jette, M.J. Pitcairn, and J.M. DiTomaso. 2017. Biology and Biological Control of Yellow Starthistle. 4th edition. FHTET-2016-08.RecordLayout
7. Milan, J., C.B. Randall, J.E. Andreas, and R.L. Winston. 2016. Biology and Biological Control of Rush Skeletonweed. FHTET-2016-05.Record
8. Winston, R., W. DesCamp, J. Andreas, C.B. Randall, J. Milan, and M. Schwarzländer. 2014. New Invaders of the Northwest. 2nd edition. FHTET-2014-12.RecordLayout
9. Winston, R., W. DesCamp, J. Andreas, C.B. Randall, J. Milan, and M. Schwarzländer. 2014. New Invaders of the Southwest. FHTET-2014-13.RecordLayout
10. Winston, R., C.B. Randall, R. De Clerck-Floate, A. McClay, J. Andreas, and M. Schwarzländer. 2014. Field Guide for the Biological Control of Weeds in the Northwest. FHTET-2014-08.RecordLayout
11. Winston, R., C.B. Randall, M. Schwarzländer, and R. Reardon. 2012. Biology and Biological Control of Knapweeds. FHTET-2011-05, 2012 revision (reprinted 2015).Record
12. Winston, R., M. Schwarzländer, C.B. Randall, and R. Reardon. 2012. Biology and Biological Control of Common St. Johnswort. 2nd edition. FHTET-2010-05.Record
13. Winston, R., R. Hansen, M. Schwarzländer, E. Coombs, C.B. Randall, and R. Lym. 2012. Biology and Biological Control of Exotic True Thistles. 3rd edition. FHTET-2007-05.Record
14. Winston, R.L., C.B. Randall, J. Littlefield, M. Schwarzländer, J. Birdsall, and E.M. Coombs. 2011. Biology and Biological Control of Tansy Ragwort. FHTET-2011-02.Record

Fact sheets

1. History and Ecology in North America fact sheet series: paired sheets on each weed targeted for biological control in North America and on the agents released against it. 80+ titles, plus integrated pest management (IPM) fact sheets for select weed species. Produced under cooperative agreement with the USDA Forest Service.Fact sheetsEditor; layout; co-author of the IPM sheets

Program assessments

Reports to clients; not publicly available.

1. Winston, R.L. 2014. Weed Management Assessment, Selway-Middle Fork CFLRA Project, Clearwater Basin Collaborative. MIA Consulting, Shelley, Idaho. 138 pp.
2. Winston, R.L. 2011. Spotted Knapweed Biological Control Assessment in the Clearwater Basin: 2011 Report. MIA Consulting, Shelley, Idaho. 39 pp.

Videos

1. Winston, R., M. Schwarzländer, and T. McMahon. 2021–present. Weed Identification Series. 69 episodes and counting. University of Idaho.PlaylistScript, narration and editing
2. Winston, R., M. Schwarzländer, and T. McMahon. 2021. Weed Biological Control Series. 12 episodes. University of Idaho.PlaylistScript, narration and editing
3. Winston, R., and T. McMahon. 2026. Small Acreage Irrigation. North Bingham Conservation District; funded by Idaho Irrigation District.WatchOriginal script, editing and animation

Publication layout

Layout for publications written by other authors. The field guides and books marked "layout" above are not repeated here.

1. Western Weed Coordinating Committee. 2025. Western Weed Action Plan: A Call to Action for the Western United States, 2025–2035 Update. Western Weed Action Plan Revision Team, Western Weed Coordinating Committee.PDF
2. Hajek, A.E., L.J. Haavik, and F.M. Stephen, Eds. 2021. Biology and Ecology of Sirex noctilio in North America. FHAAST-2019-01. USDA Forest Service, Morgantown, West Virginia.Record
3. Brooks, R.K., R. Charudattan, D.D. Davis, M.T. Kasson, S. Salom, A. Baudoin, and R.C. Reardon. 2020. Verticillium nonalfalfae, a Promising, Naturally Occurring Biological Herbicide to Control Tree of Heaven (Ailanthus altissima). FHAAST-2019-03. USDA Forest Service, Morgantown, West Virginia.PDF
4. Van Driesche, R.G., R.M. Nowierski, and R.C. Reardon. 2020. A Misplaced Sense of Risk: Variation in U.S. Standards for Management of Risks Posed by New Species Introduced for Different Purposes. FHAAST-2019-02. USDA Forest Service, Morgantown, West Virginia.Record
5. Mayfield, A.E., III, S.M. Salom, K. Sumpter, T. McAvoy, N.F. Schneeberger, and R. Rhea. 2020. Integrating Chemical and Biological Control of the Hemlock Woolly Adelgid: A Resource Manager's Guide. FHAAST-2018-04. USDA Forest Service, Morgantown, West Virginia.Record
6. Marquis, R.J., S.C. Passoa, J.T. Lill, J.B. Whitfield, J. Le Corff, R.E. Forkner, and V.A. Passoa. 2019. Illustrated Guide to the Immature Lepidoptera on Oaks in Missouri. FHAAST-2018-05. USDA Forest Service, Morgantown, West Virginia. 369 pp.PDF
7. Hinz, H.L., M.-C. Bon, G. Bourdôt, M. Cristofaro, G. Desurmont, et al., Eds. 2019. Proceedings of the XV International Symposium on Biological Control of Weeds, Engelberg, Switzerland, 26–31 August 2018. FHAAST-2018-06.PDF
8. Duan, J.J., R.G. Van Driesche, L.S. Bauer, R. Reardon, J. Gould, and J.S. Elkinton. 2019. The Role of Biocontrol of Emerald Ash Borer in Protecting Ash Regeneration After Invasion. FHAAST-2017-02, revised June 2019. USDA Forest Service, Morgantown, West Virginia.PDF
9. Brooks, R.K., K. Wickert, and J. Rebbeck. 2018. The Role of Verticillium Wilt Fungi in Controlling the Invasive Tree-of-Heaven (Ailanthus altissima). FHAAST-2018-02. USDA Forest Service, Morgantown, West Virginia. 12 pp.
10. Elkinton, J.S., G.H. Boettner, H.J. Broadley, R. Reardon, and R.D. Weeks, Jr. 2018. Biological Control of Winter Moth in Northeastern North America. FHAAST-2018-03. USDA Forest Service, Morgantown, West Virginia.Record
11. Van Driesche, R.G., and R.C. Reardon, Eds. 2017. Suppressing Over-abundant Invasive Plants and Insects in Natural Areas by Use of Their Specialized Natural Enemies. FHTET-2017-02. USDA Forest Service, Morgantown, West Virginia.Record