As. Mcclay et al., Establishment of Aceria malherbae (Acari : Eriophyidae) as a biological control agent for field bindweed (Convolvulaceae) in the northern Great Plains, CAN ENTOMOL, 131(4), 1999, pp. 541-547
A European gall mite, Aceria malherbae Nuzzaci, was released and establishe
d in southern Alberta and Montana as a biological control agent for field b
indweed, Convolvulus arvensis L. (Convolvulaceae). Populations of the mite
survived for up to 4 years at some sites and caused slight to severe damage
to the weed. The establishment of A. malherbae in these areas suggests tha
t it could be established throughout the North American range of field bind
weed.