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:
Introduced to North America likely in the early 1900s, Tribulus terrestris, also known as puncturevine, caltrops or goatheads, is an annual weed native to Africa, Asia, Australia and Europe. In this video we will discuss this pesky invasive weed, control methods, and the current best classical biological control agents for use against puncturevine, Microlarinus lypriformis and Microlarinus lareynii, the puncturevine stem and seed weevils. 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.