The “European” part of the
name relates to the lab’s location near Montpellier, France. Montpellier
is a historic city on the Mediterranean coast, where vineyards grow and ancient
Roman roads still exist.
The “Biological
Control” part describes the scientists’ goal: They collect, raise,
test and ship to their U.S. colleagues insects, mites and microorganisms. Why?
—So these creatures can help control some of North America’s nastiest
agricultural pests—biologically, rather than chemically.
The “European” part of the
name relates to the lab’s location near Montpellier, France. Montpellier
is a historic city on the Mediterranean coast, where vineyards grow and ancient
Roman roads still exist. 
The “Biological
Control” part describes the scientists’ goal: They collect, raise,
test and ship to their U.S. colleagues insects, mites and microorganisms. Why?
—So these creatures can help control some of North America’s nastiest
agricultural pests—biologically, rather than chemically.
