The most famous successful example was the introduction of the gray moth, Cactoblastis cactorum, into Australia to control the prickly pear, Opuntia inermis, which was overrunning vast tracts of land.
Lauricidin and its preparation with sorbic acid (Lauribic) for preservation of fruits are tested and their antibiotic activity on oranges, pears and apples is determined by round filter paper method.