Biological Weed Control at the University of Idaho
We upload short informational/educational videos on noxious weeds and their classical biological control agents in infrequent intervals on this channel. The channel is hosted by the biological weed control program (Schwarzländer lab) at the University of Idaho.
Common mullein
Bulbous bluegrass
Common tansy
Common St. Johnswort
Common teasel
Sulfur cinquefoil
Common burdock
Medusahead
Downey brome
Bull thistle
Parrotfeather milfoil
Russian olive
Ventenata
1. Classical weed biological control: a history and explanation
2. Is classical weed biological control appropriate for your weed infestation?
3. Choosing the best weed biocontrol release sites
4. Identifying appropriate weed biocontrol agents
5. Obtaining weed biocontrol agents
6. Field collection of weed biocontrol agents
7. Storing weed biocontrol agents
8. Transporting weed biocontrol agents
9. Releasing weed biocontrol agents (Part 1: Release preparation)
10. Releasing weed biocontrol agents (Part 2: Handling biocontrol agents)
11. Monitoring weed biocontrol release sites
Yellow Flag Iris
Black Henbane
Buffalobur
Canada Thistle
Basic Plant Identification
Common Crupina