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:
The gardener’s bane field bindweed, Convolvulus arvensis, is a perennial vining plant introduced to North America from the Mediterranean region in around 1739. In this video we will discuss this pesky invasive weed, control methods, and the current best classical biological control agent for use against field bindweed, Aceria malherba, the field bindweed galling mite. Topics will include identification, collection, sorting, release and what to expect from biological control.
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.