Rush Skeletonweed

Skeletonweed gall midge
Cystiphora schmidti:
Larval feeding causes gall formation on leaves and stems.
Skeletonweed gall mite
Eriophyes chondrillae:
This mite causes gall tissue to form on shoots and buds. Very effective
for reducing seed production and killing young plants.
Skeletonweed rust
Puccinia chondrillina:
This rust causes stunting, desiccation and other stress induced
problems for the host plant. Seedling plants are often killed.
All three organisms are provided in a bouquet of infected plants.
$50 per release.
Integrated Weed Control
4027 Bridger Canyon Road
Bozeman, MT 59715-8433
Toll Free: 1- 888-319-1632
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E-mail: iwc@integratedweedcontrol.com
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APHIS Bozeman Bio-control Station, and Agriculture Canada.
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