North West Weeds 
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North West Weeds
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BINGARA
NSW 2404

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Longstyle feather grass (Pennisetum villosum) is a declared (CC4) noxious weed in the Shires of Gwydir and Inverell.  It is a prolific seeder, spreads quickly and is a very invasive  plant.  Longstyle feather grass, or "foxtail" as it is commonly known around Inverell, is a problem noxious weed and a contaminant in wool.

Photo above: close up shows the abundant and wind-dispersed seeds.  Photo below: a major infestation of longstyle feather grass near Delungra.

The main infestations in the North West Weeds County Council area are located in the Delungra and Inverell areas.  Lesser infestations occur in the towns of Barraba, Bingara.  Infestations are also present in the Horton and McIntyre Rivers. More and more plants are showing up throughout the NWWCC district, obviously being transported by wind, stock and motor vehicles.

The only chemical treatment currently registered in NSW for longstyle feather grass is:

Glyphosate at the rate of 1 litre to 2 litres of water applied though a ROPE WICK APPLICATOR. 

Refer to Permit PER6675 - expires 07 August 2008 (all states) for full details 
(Copy of permit available from Australian Pesticides & Veterinary Medicines Authority

More information on this weed to be added ASAP...

DISCLAIMER:   The information contained in this web site is based on knowledge and understanding at the time of writing. However, because of advances in knowledge, users are reminded of the need to ensure that information upon which they rely is up to date and to check currency of the information with the appropriate officer of North West Weeds or the user’s independent adviser.
LRT 7/9/02
 

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