Project Type: Professional Development Program
Funds awarded in 2023: $28,000.00
Projected End Date: 04/30/2025
Grant Recipient:
Colorado Dept. Of Agriculture Palisade Insectary
Region: Western
State: Colorado
Principal Investigator:
Kristi Gladem
Colorado Dept. Of Agriculture Palisade Insectary
Co-Investigators:
Dr. Dan Bean
Colorado Dept. of Agriculture Palisade Insectary
Torri Gladem
Colorado Dept. Of Agriculture Palisade Insectary
Description:
Diffuse and spotted knapweed, Centaurea diffusa and Centaurea stoebe, are weedy rangeland species introduced from Europe in the late 1800 as a contaminant of alfalfa seed. In this video we will discuss these pesky invasive weeds (that hybridize!), control methods, and the current best classical biological control agents for use against diffuse or spotted knapweed, Larinus minutus, Larinus obtusus and Cyphocleonus achates, the knapweed seed weevils and knapweed root weevil. Topics will include identification, collection, sorting, release and what to expect from these biological control agents.
Type:
Video
Transcript Embedded:
Yes
Target audiences:
Farmers/Ranchers; Educators; Researchers; Consumers
This product is associated with the project "Video Overview of Established Biological Controls in Colorado; Identification, Collection, Release and Monitoring Methods"
Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this publication are those of the author(s) and should not be construed to represent any official USDA or U.S. Government determination or policy.