Klamath Weed Beetle
Klamath Weed Beetle
![Farm Advisor William Douglas Pine Farm Advisor William Douglas Pine](http://ucanr.edu/sites/HumboldtDelNorte/files/166706display.jpg)
Farm Advisor William Douglas Pine
![Cover of Klamath Weed Beetle dedication program Cover of Klamath Weed Beetle dedication program](http://ucanr.edu/sites/HumboldtDelNorte/files/166702display.jpg)
Cover of Klamath Weed Beetle dedication program
The pest was finally eradicated after the release of the Klamath weed beetle, and in 1958 a bronze plaque was erected in Rohner Park, Fortuna to pay homage to the beneficial insect and the individuals responsible for its introduction. See the entire dedication program here: klamath weed beetle booklet
After the Agricultural Center was erected in Eureka, the bronze plaque with its bas relief of the now-famous creature was moved to the front of the building, where it remains today as a testament to the power of science to overcome a menace.
![Yearly tours were made to keep people informed of progress. Yearly tours were made to keep people informed of progress.](http://ucanr.edu/sites/HumboldtDelNorte/files/166711display.jpg)
Yearly tours were made to keep people informed of progress.
![Before release of the beetle, there had been hundreds of demonstration and experimental plots. Before release of the beetle, there had been hundreds of demonstration and experimental plots.](http://ucanr.edu/sites/HumboldtDelNorte/files/166710display.jpg)
Before release of the beetle, there had been hundreds of demonstration and experimental plots.
![Alfred H. Murphy in the field during experiments. Alfred H. Murphy in the field during experiments.](http://ucanr.edu/sites/HumboldtDelNorte/files/166709display.jpg)
Alfred H. Murphy in the field during experiments.