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African lovegrass (Eragrostis curvula) is widespread throughout northern inland New South Wales.  Its very efficient method of seed dispersal is ensuring that it will continue to spread.

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Typical roadside stands of African lovegrass

 

CONTROL METHODS

According to NSW Department of Primary Industries’ excellent booklet “Noxious and Environmental Weed Control Handbook 2004/2005”, treatments include:

PASTURE IMPROVEMENT and proper management will assist with control of African lovegrass. Minimal soil disturbance required.

HERBICIDES – herbicide treatments include:

Chemical   Rate: Spot     Comments

Glyphosate 360 g/L
various trade names

 1.0 L in 100 L of water                Apply to actively growing plants. Re-treat and/or pasture improve to restrict re-establishment.
Fluproponate 745 g/L
eg Tussock Herbicide®
Permit PER4625		 300 mL in 100 L of water  
3.0 L/ha

Spot spray application. Boom application. Apply July to Dec
Fluproponate 745 g/L
eg Tussock Herbicide®		 2-3 L/ha
200-300 mL in 100 L water		 Aerial, boom and spot spray application. Apply Jan to Jun
Sulfometuron
Oust®		 40 or 80 g per 100 L water
400 or 800 g per hectare		 Apply evenly to the foliage of the weeds present. Spray to point of wet

 

 

 

 

 

IMPORTANT:  USE OF PESTICIDES – ALWAYS READ THE LABEL
Pesticides must only be used for the purpose for which they are registered and must not be used in any other situation or in any manner contrary to the directions on the label.  Never use a herbicide in any way contrary to the label recommendations.

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LRT25/10/06

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