BeninWoman paddling a conoe amongst water hyacinth in Lake Nokoue. - - General: General.

EgyptWater hyacinth infestation in the waterway of an Egyptian town. Water weeds cause a lot of damage to the environment. They make waterways unnavigable, reduce the generating capacity of hydro-electric...

UgandaWater hyacinth infestation in Lake Kyogu. Water weeds cause a lot of damage to the environment. They make waterways unnavigable, reduce the generating capacity of hydro-electric stations and block irr...

GhanaIn West African countries, fishers have been hard hit by water weed infestations. The weeds, and water hyacinth in particular, slow down their boats and make landings difficult, and as a result, much...

UgandaCORRUPT IMAGE Biological control of water hyacinth: close up of a plant with leaves damaged by weevils. The weevils are essential for biological control of water hyacinth. They are released into the i...

UgandaBoat landing site on Lake Victoria, one of the world's largest bodies of freshwater, infested by water hyacinth. Fishers on Lake Victoria have been hard hit by water weed infestations. The weeds slow...

Rearing Unit for biocontrol agents of Salvinia molesta. - - FAO/UNDP/ IVC/94/631.

Rearing Unit for biocontrol agents of water weeds. - - FAO/UNDP/ IVC/94/631.

Rearing Unit for biocontrol agents of water weeds. - - FAO/UNDP/ IVC/94/631.