Weeds to worry about on the North Shore

Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful. Aim to control plants before they fruit.

Manual: Hand weeding Pull or dig out seedlings, removing all of the roots.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray seedlings and coppice shoots.; Aminocyclopyrachlor 240 g/L - Basal bark application for plants with stems less than 15 cm diameter at the base.; Metsulfuron-methyl 75 g/kg + Aminopyralid 93.7 g/kg - Capsule herbicide: See critical comments on the label for details on how to apply and seal the capsule into ...

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• REGIONAL PRIORITY (Greater Sydney) - CONTAINMENT
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Regional Recommended Measure: An exclusion zone is established for all lands in the Blue Mountains City Council local government area and lands to the west of the Nepean River in the City of Penrith local government area. The rest of the region is classified as the core infestation area.
• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others); Willoughby: exempt undesirable species (remove without permit); Sydney Weeds Committees garden-escape guide
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Alligator weed is difficult to control. Any infestations should be reported immediately to your local council weed officer. Do not try to control alligator weed without their expert assistance.

Herbicide and timing: Due to its ability to tolerate most herbicides, many herbicides have been trialled over the years for alligator weed control. It is now clear that there are important roles for specific herbicides in suppressing and depleting alligator weed and in assisting with eradication.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Imazapyr 250 g/L - For terrestrial situations only including riparian zones. Do not apply more than once per annum.; Dichlobenil 40 g/kg - Granular application for home gardens in residential areas. Treat dormant plants.; Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray actively growing plants. For control in home gardens in residential areas.

Disposal: With any physical removal method there are issues of disposing of the removed plant material. Removed material must be treated and disposed of securely.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• STATE PRIORITY - ERADICATION AND/OR CONTAINMENT (biosecurity zone)
• REGIONAL PRIORITY (Greater Sydney) - ASSET PROTECTION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Prohibition on certain dealings: Must not be imported into the state, sold, bartered, exchanged or offered for sale.
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Biosecurity Zone: The Alligator Weed Biosecurity Zone is established for all land within the state except land in the following regions: Greater Sydney;
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Regional Recommended Measure: Land managers should mitigate the risk of the plant being introduced to their land. Land managers should mitigate spread of the plant from their land. A person should not buy, sell, move, carry or release the plant into the environment.
• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others)
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Manual: By hand Hand weed seedlings in small-to-medium infestations. Try to remove the entire root system though this can be difficult as the rhizomes can spread under rocks, logs, or between the roots of other vegetation.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Fluroxypyr 333 g/L - Spot spray application; Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray application, best done between flowering and berries forming.; Metsulfuron-methyl 600 g/kg - Spot spray application, best done between flowering and berry formation.

Disposal: Asparagus fern may be composted but compost material should not contain any fruit. Regular turning and covering the plants in black plastic can help the compost process.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• STATE PRIORITY - CONTAINMENT AND/OR ASSET PROTECTION
• REGIONAL PRIORITY (Greater Sydney) - CONTAINMENT
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Regional Recommended Measure: Central Coast Council area is classified as the core infestation area. An exclusion zone is established for the rest of the region. Whole of region: Land managers should mitigate the risk of the plant being introduced to their land.
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control requires follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Manual: By hand When : Year-round Follow up : With chemical control or regular hand weeding Manual removal is best for small infestations. If the balloon vines are climbing over other desirable plants, cut them and leave the top part of the vine to die.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray. Spray regrowth up to 0.5 m tall.; Glyphosate 360 g/L + Metsulfuron-methyl 600 g/kg - Spot spray application.; Picloram 44.7 g/L + Aminopyralid 4.47 g/L - Cut stump: Apply a 3–5 mm layer of gel for stems less than 20 mm diameter.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others); Lane Cove common weeds; Sydney Weeds Committees garden-escape guide
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control requires follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Manual: By hand Hand pulling seedlings is easy in sandy soils. In heavy soils the plants may be dug out. Remove all of the roots. By machine Mature plants can be slashed, and the mulch left on site. Follow up by planting native species.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Aerial boom spray applications. Refer to the critical use comments in the permit.; Metsulfuron-methyl 600 g/kg - Aerial boom spray applications. Refer to the critical use comments in the permit.; Metsulfuron-methyl 300 g/kg + Aminopyralid 375 g/kg - Spray to thoroughly wet all foliage, but not run-off.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• STATE PRIORITY - ERADICATION AND/OR CONTAINMENT (biosecurity zone)
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Prohibition on certain dealings: Must not be imported into the state, sold, bartered, exchanged or offered for sale.
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Biosecurity Zone: The Bitou Bush Biosecurity Zone is established for all land within the State except land within 10 kilometres of the mean high water mark of the Pacific Ocean between Cape Byron in the north and Point Perpendicular in the south.
• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others)
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Controlling black locust can be difficult because of its strong root system. Plants often re-sprout or sucker. Combining several control options is usually the most effective way to kill black locust. Check treated sites for a few years to make sure plants are dead.

Manual: Seedlings can be hand pulled or dug out but it can be hard to tell a seedling from a sucker. Suckers: have sharp spines cannot be easily pulled up or dug out regrow very easily. Wear gloves to protect yourself from sharp spines.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Picloram 100 g/L + Triclopyr 300 g/L + Aminopyralid 8 g/L - Use a knapsack or handgun to spray plants less than 1.5 metres tall. Apply from October to May.; Fluroxypyr 200 g/L - Basal bark; Fluroxypyr 333 g/L - Basal bark

Disposal: Contact your local council for information about how to dispose of black locust material.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Willoughby: exempt undesirable species (remove without permit)
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control requires follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spray to wet all foliage. Use the higher rate for trees 1–2 m high.; Picloram 44.7 g/L + Aminopyralid 4.47 g/L - Cut stump for small plants: Apply a 3–5 mm layer of gel onto stems less than 2 cm diameter.; Triclopyr 240 g/L + Picloram 120 g/L - Cut stump application method for plants with stems more than 10 cm diameter at the base.

Disposal: Trees killed by stem injection should be left for 12 months before they are cut and removed. Plants should not be chipped unless they have been treated with herbicide.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• STATE PRIORITY - CONTAINMENT AND/OR ASSET PROTECTION
• REGIONAL PRIORITY (Greater Sydney) - CONTAINMENT
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Prohibition on certain dealings: Must not be imported into the state, sold, bartered, exchanged or offered for sale.
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Regional Recommended Measure: Hornsby Shire Council, Hawkesbury City Council, Sutherland Shire Council, City of Canterbury Bankstown and Central Coast Council areas are classified as the core infestation area. An exclusion zone is established for the rest of the region.
• Listed by: Willoughby: exempt undesirable species (remove without permit)
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control requires follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Manual: By hand If there are just a few plants they can be dug out by hand. This is easiest after rain when the soil is moist. Remove as much of the roots as possible preferably to at least 45 cm deep. Plants can regrow from the roots.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray when flowering to leaf fall. Use higher rate on old, dense infestations.; Hexazinone 250 g/L - Spray bushes up to 1 m in height. Hexazinone will move downslope with water, read "Protections" on the label.; Metsulfuron-methyl 300 g/kg + Aminopyralid 375 g/kg - Spray to thoroughly wet all foliage and canes. Ensure peripheral runners are sprayed.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• STATE PRIORITY - CONTAINMENT AND/OR ASSET PROTECTION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Prohibition on certain dealings: Must not be imported into the state, sold, bartered, exchanged or offered for sale. All species in the Rubus fruiticosus species aggregate have this requirement, except for the varietals Black Satin, Chehalem, Chester Thornless, Dirksen Thornless, Loch Ness, ...
• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others); BioNet: named threat to BGHF; Sydney Weeds Committees garden-escape guide
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Manual: Small plants can be hand pulled or dug out. Make sure all roots are removed. This can be done year-round but will be easiest when the soil is damp. Do not leave stems in contact with soil as they can sprout roots and regrow.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Picloram 100 g/L + Triclopyr 300 g/L + Aminopyralid 8 g/L - Thoroughly cover the foliage of plants up to 1.5 m tall via knapsack or handgun. Apply from October to May.; Triclopyr 300 g/L + Picloram 100 g/L - Thoroughly cover the foliage of plants up to 1.5 m tall via knapsack or handgun. Apply from October to May.; Fluroxypyr 200 g/L - Spot spray actively growing plants.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Sydney Weeds Committees garden-escape guide
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Established infestations of blue periwinkle in native vegetation are difficult to remove because: they have a dense network of runners above ground that can become entwined with native understorey plants the root system is tough and matted plants reproduce vegetatively from root ...

Manual: By hand Dig out small patches and remove all plant pieces. In larger patches, start at the edge of the infestation and work towards the centre. Fold the runners inwards towards the centre as work progresses.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Fluroxypyr 200 g/L - Spot spray; Fluroxypyr 333 g/L - Spot spray; Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Sydney Weeds Committees garden-escape guide
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Your local council weeds officer will assist with identification and information on control, removal and eradication of this weed. Infestations can be spread by inappropriate control activities.

Manual: By hand Small plants and seedlings are easy to pull out because of the shallow roots and the plants preference for sandy soils. If the plants are fruiting, dispose of them by fire or bagging the seeds. Contact your local council for disposal options.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Aerial boom spray applications. Refer to the critical use comments in the permit.; Metsulfuron-methyl 600 g/kg - Aerial boom spray applications. Refer to the critical use comments in the permit.; Metsulfuron-methyl 300 g/kg + Aminopyralid 375 g/kg - Spray to thoroughly wet all foliage, but not run-off.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• STATE PRIORITY - ERADICATION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Prohibition on certain dealings: Must not be imported into the state, sold, bartered, exchanged or offered for sale.
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Control Order: Boneseed Control Order (Zone - Whole of NSW): Owners and occupiers of land on which there is boneseed must notify the local control authority of new infestations; immediately destroy the plants; ensure subsequent generations are destroyed;
• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others)
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control requires follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Manual: By hand Hand pulling and digging out plants can be used for seedlings and small plants in small to medium sized infestations or in areas near sensitive plants. All of the rhizomes need to be dug up for this method to be effective.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Fluroxypyr 200 g/L - Spot spray from mid-June to late August.; Fluroxypyr 333 g/L - Spot spray from mid-June to late August.; Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spray August to September only.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• STATE PRIORITY - CONTAINMENT AND/OR ASSET PROTECTION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Prohibition on certain dealings: Must not be imported into the state, sold, bartered, exchanged or offered for sale. *this requirement also applies to the Western Cape form of bridal creeper
• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others); BioNet: named threat to BGHF
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Landowners are encouraged to control isolated and scattered camphor laurel trees, particularly if they are small, as soon as possible. Local councils have active control programs for roadsides and reserves.

Manual: Smaller trees (up to 10 cm in diameter) can be lopped and the stumps treated with chemical. Professional tree arborists can cut down bigger mature camphor laurel trees, mulch the timber and grind the stump out of the ground.

Herbicide and timing: Chemical control is an effective way of controlling existing infestations. Herbicides can control trees without the need to disturb soil or other vegetation. In areas to be cleared, prior herbicide control allows easy removal of the dead stumps and hastens the revegetation process.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spray seedlings and coppice shoots.; Glyphosate 700 g/kg - Capsule herbicide: See critical comments on the label for details on how to apply and seal the capsule in the ...; Picloram 100 g/L + Triclopyr 300 g/L + Aminopyralid 8 g/L - Spray actively growing plants, thoroughly cover all of the foliage. Use higher rate on trees over 2 m tall.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Lane Cove common weeds; Willoughby: exempt undesirable species (remove without permit); Sydney Weeds Committees garden-escape guide
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Cape broom can be mistaken for some native species. Correct identification is important, and a local council weeds officer can assist with identification, removal and control if you suspect you have found cape broom.

Manual: By hand Dig out small or scattered seedlings in soft ground. Try to remove most of the roots. By machine Remove all the root system when using mechanical control. The stems may be very difficult to break, and specialized equipment may be needed.

Herbicide and timing: Spraying Spray actively growing plants. Ensure all the foliage is covered. Cut stump method Cut stems no higher than 100 mm above ground level then apply herbicide gel within 15 seconds.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Picloram 100 g/L + Triclopyr 300 g/L + Aminopyralid 8 g/L - Use higher rate on trees over 2m tall. Apply as a thorough foliar spray.; Picloram 44.7 g/L + Aminopyralid 4.47 g/L - Cut the stem close to the ground (10 cm or less). Apply a 3–5 mm layer of gel onto stems less than 2 cm ...; Triclopyr 300 g/L + Picloram 100 g/L - Spring to mid summer prior to pod formation. Apply as a thorough foliage spray.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• STATE PRIORITY - CONTAINMENT AND/OR ASSET PROTECTION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Prohibition on certain dealings: Must not be imported into the state, sold, bartered, exchanged or offered for sale.
• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others)
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Follow up control work as cape ivy can quickly re-infest sites.

Manual: Plants can be hand pulled or dug out. To avoid damaging plants covered with cape ivy, cut stems at ground level and leave to dry out on trees and shrubs. Remove all stems that are in contact with the ground and dig out all root material.

Herbicide and timing: Spraying To limit off-target damage to plants covered with cape ivy: cut stems at waist height move intact stems away from native plants spray stems with recommended herbicide. Regrowth can be spot sprayed with herbicides.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray evenly to cover all foliage.; Picloram 44.7 g/L + Aminopyralid 4.47 g/L - Rhizome application: prune the shoots to get access to the rhizome apply a 3-5 mm layer of gel across the cut ...

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others)
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control requires follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful. Control plants before they flower and set seed.

Manual: Pull or dig out small plants when soil is damp or soft. Dig out the roots so the plants do not reshoot. Mulching can suppress new growth.

Herbicide and timing: Spot spray Spot spraying is effective on seedlings and plants less than 2 m tall in dense infestations. Spray actively growing plants and ensure all of the foliage is covered. Cut stem This method is suitable for tall plants and for those growing close to desirable plants.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Stem injection/cut stump application.; Glyphosate 360 g/L + Metsulfuron-methyl 600 g/kg - Spot spray application.; Metsulfuron-methyl 600 g/kg - Spot spray application.

Disposal: Dried seed pods can be burnt in a hot fire. Contact your local council for further advice on how to dispose of seed pods

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others); Lane Cove common weeds
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Wear protective clothing and equipment to avoid any contact with the plant, including eye and respiratory protection.

Manual: Young plants can be pulled out or dug up quite easily. Larger plants can be removed if the soil is damp. It is important to remove as much of the roots as possible to stop the plant from re-growing. Contact your local council for advice on disposal.

Herbicide and timing: If possible, spray before plants set seed. If plants have fruit, collect and dispose of the fruit. If there are too many to collect follow up control of seedlings will be needed. Check controlled areas within one month of treatment.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spray seedlings and coppice shoots.; Picloram 44.7 g/L + Aminopyralid 4.47 g/L - Cut the stem close to the ground (10 cm or less). Apply a 3–5 mm layer of gel onto stems less than 2 cm ...; Triclopyr 600 g/L - Basal bark application for plants up to 5 cm basal diameter.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others)
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful..

Manual: When : Year-round. Follow up : Before the vine begins climbing other plants, keep checking and treating for at least 5 years. Pull stems away from any trees or buildings they are using to climb up.

Herbicide and timing: Spraying When : Whenever new growth is present. Follow-up : Before regrowth begins climbing too high. Where possible, when the vines have not grown too high, pull cat’s claw creeper down from desirable plants as it may be difficult to spray the leaves of the vine without also spraying the host.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spray to kill regrowth; Picloram 44.7 g/L + Aminopyralid 4.47 g/L - Cut the stem close to the ground (10 cm or less). Apply a 3–5 mm layer of gel onto stems less than 2 cm ...

Disposal: Tubers should be removed from the site as they can resprout. Contact your local council for advice on disposal.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• STATE PRIORITY - CONTAINMENT AND/OR ASSET PROTECTION
• REGIONAL PRIORITY (Greater Sydney) - ASSET PROTECTION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Prohibition on certain dealings: Must not be imported into the state, sold, bartered, exchanged or offered for sale.
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Regional Recommended Measure: Land managers should mitigate the risk of the plant being introduced to their land. Land managers should mitigate spread of the plant from their land. A person should not buy, sell, move, carry or release the plant into the environment.
• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others); Lane Cove common weeds; Sydney Weeds Committees garden-escape guide
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Manual: By hand Hand pull seedlings up to 30 cm high. Small isolated plants may be dug out. Cut down larger trees and dig out the stump so that the tree cannot regrow. Be careful not to move fruit and seeds to new areas when removing trees.

Herbicide and timing: Chemical control is most effective when plants are actively growing. Do not spray when the tree is losing leaves going into the winter months. Spraying Plants up to 2 m tall can be sprayed. Apply to all leaves of young plants to the point of visible wetness.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spray seedlings and coppice shoots.; Fluroxypyr 333 g/L - Basal bark application, for plants up to 2m high; Picloram 44.7 g/L + Aminopyralid 4.47 g/L - Cut stump for small plants: Apply a 3–5 mm layer of gel onto stems less than 2 cm diameter.

Disposal: Contact your local council for advice on how to dispose of the fruit.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others); Willoughby: exempt undesirable species (remove without permit)
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Herbicide and timing: Spot spray Spray actively growing plants. Ensure that all of the foliage is covered with the herbicide mix. Splatter gun Splatter guns can be used for dense infestations of weeds that are difficult to reach.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray; Metsulfuron-methyl 600 g/kg - Spot spray.; Dicamba 750 g/L - Knapsack spray. Apply early summer. Follow label instructions as per creeping knotweed.

Disposal: Contact your local council for advice on disposal

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• REGIONAL PRIORITY (Greater Sydney) - ERADICATION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Regional Recommended Measure: Land managers should mitigate the risk of the plant being introduced to their land. Land managers should eradicate the plant from the land and keep the land free of the plant.
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Chinese tallow tree has a milky sap that is toxic to humans. Always wear protective clothing when treating plants.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L + Metsulfuron-methyl 600 g/kg - Stem injection method.; Picloram 44.7 g/L + Aminopyralid 4.47 g/L - Cut stump for small plants: Apply a 3–5 mm layer of gel onto stems less than 2 cm diameter.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Willoughby: exempt undesirable species (remove without permit)
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control requires follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Manual: By hand Very small seedlings can be hand pulled. Ensure all of the crown is removed. Crowning This method involves digging out the entire crown that sits just below the surface of the soil. The roots are left in the soil.

Herbicide and timing: Spot spraying Spray plants that are actively growing. Apply the herbicide mix to all of the foliage. Cut stump/scrape stem Cut the stems as close to the ground as possible. Apply herbicide to the remaining stems and to all of the crown within 15 seconds.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray application, best done between flowering and berries forming.; Fluroxypyr 200 g/L - Spot spray mid-June to late August.; Fluroxypyr 333 g/L - Spot spray application

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• STATE PRIORITY - CONTAINMENT AND/OR ASSET PROTECTION
• REGIONAL PRIORITY (Greater Sydney) - ERADICATION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Prohibition on certain dealings: Must not be imported into the state, sold, bartered, exchanged or offered for sale.
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Regional Recommended Measure: The plant should be eradicated from the land and the land kept free of the plant. Notify local control authority if found.
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control requires follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful. Because of their hardy roots plants can re-sprout.

Manual: By hand Seedlings and small plants can be hand pulled. A knife or trowel can help ease the plant out of the ground. Remove all roots, including the crown, or the plant can regrow.

Herbicide and timing: Spot spraying Spray plants that are actively growing. Apply the herbicide mix to all of the foliage. Cut stump Cut the stems as close to the ground as possible. Apply herbicide to the remaining stems and to all of the crown within 15 seconds.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray application, best done between flowering and berries forming.; Fluroxypyr 200 g/L - Spot spray mid-June to late August.; Fluroxypyr 333 g/L - Spot spray application

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• STATE PRIORITY - CONTAINMENT AND/OR ASSET PROTECTION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Prohibition on certain dealings: Must not be imported into the state, sold, bartered, exchanged or offered for sale.
• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others)
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Manual: By hand Hand-pull or dig out small seedlings.

Herbicide and timing: Cut stump method Cut trunks or stems and apply herbicide to the stump within 15 seconds of cutting. Dispose of cut sections or check regularly for sprouting.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Picloram 100 g/L + Triclopyr 300 g/L + Aminopyralid 8 g/L - Spray plants less than 1.5 metres tall from October to May. Spray reshooting cut limbs.; Triclopyr 300 g/L + Picloram 100 g/L - This permit is only for Mid North Coast, Northern Rivers and Far North Coast of NSW.; Glyphosate 360 g/L - Cut stump/drill/axe cut/inject

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Willoughby: exempt undesirable species (remove without permit); Sydney Weeds Committees garden-escape guide
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Herbicide and timing: Small plants can be spot sprayed.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Picloram 100 g/L + Triclopyr 300 g/L + Aminopyralid 8 g/L - Use a knapsack or handgun to spray plants less than 1.5 metres tall. Apply from October to May.; Triclopyr 300 g/L + Picloram 100 g/L - Use a knapsack or handgun to spray plants less than 1.5 metres tall. Apply from October to May.; Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray (for smaller plants). For general weed control in Domestic areas (Home gardens), Commercial, ...

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Willoughby: exempt undesirable species (remove without permit)
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Herbicide and timing: Larger infestations can be spot sprayed when plants are actively growing. Use caution when spraying coral creeper that is close to native plants.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Fluroxypyr 200 g/L - Spot spray; Fluroxypyr 333 g/L - Spot spray; Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• REGIONAL PRIORITY (Greater Sydney) - ERADICATION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Regional Recommended Measure: Land managers should mitigate the risk of the plant being introduced to their land. Land managers should eradicate the plant from the land and keep the land free of the plant.
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Corky passionfruit can be controlled by: hand pulling slashing or removal of above ground growth herbicides. Removing plants before they seed is the most effective way to control them.

Manual: Seedlings and small patches of corky passionfruit can be hand pulled or dug out if the roots are not too deep. This can be done year-round but will be easiest when the soil is damp. Try not to break the stem off from the roots because the plant can regrow.

Herbicide and timing: Spot spraying Spray actively growing plants. Ensure that all of the foliage is covered with the herbicide mix. Basal barking Apply herbicide mixed with diesel to cover the lower stem, all the way around the plant.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Picloram 100 g/L + Triclopyr 300 g/L + Aminopyralid 8 g/L - Thoroughly cover the foliage of plants up to 1.5 m tall via knapsack or handgun. Apply from October to May.; Triclopyr 300 g/L + Picloram 100 g/L - Thoroughly cover the foliage of plants up to 1.5 m tall via knapsack or handgun. Apply from October to May.; Fluroxypyr 200 g/L - Spot spray actively growing plants.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others); BioNet: named threat to BGHF
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Manual: By hand Hand-pull or dig out seedlings throughout the year.

Herbicide and timing: Cut stump method When: Just after fruiting in autumn. Cut trunks or stems, and apply herbicide to the stump within 15 seconds of cutting. Stem injection When: Spring or early summer, before fruit mature in early autumn.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Picloram 100 g/L + Triclopyr 300 g/L + Aminopyralid 8 g/L - Use a knapsack or handgun to spray plants less than 1.5 metres tall. Apply from October to May.; Triclopyr 300 g/L + Picloram 100 g/L - Use a knapsack or handgun to spray plants less than 1.5 metres tall. Apply from October to May.; Glyphosate 360 g/L - Cut stump or drill/axe cut/inject.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Willoughby: exempt undesirable species (remove without permit); Sydney Weeds Committees garden-escape guide
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Manual: By hand Pull or dig out small areas of scattered plants. Remove crowns to prevent regrowth. Slashing Slashing can control heavy infestations on accessible land. Regular slashing will reduce flowering, seedset, vigour and density of the infestations.

Herbicide and timing: Spray actively growing plants before they start flowering. Check labels for specific timing. A combination of slashing and chemical application can be used to eradicate Crofton weed. Spraying can be in combination with slashing. After slashing, wait till plants are 15 - 40 cm tall and then spray.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Fluroxypyr 140 g/L + Aminopyralid 10 g/L - Spot spray application. Apply to actively growing plants from October to April; Fluroxypyr 200 g/L - Apply to actively growing seedlings and young plants up to flowering.; Fluroxypyr 333 g/L - Spray actively growing seedlings and young plants up to flowering.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others); BioNet: named threat to BGHF
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Manual: Hand-pull or dig out seedlings and small plants. Remove as much of the roots as possible. Larger climbing plants can be cut and the upper parts left in the canopy to dry out. The roots will need to be dug. Check sites for regrowth.

Herbicide and timing: Spot spraying Apply to actively growing plants. Cover all of the foliage with the herbicide mixture. Splatter gun Splatter-guns use small amounts of concentrated herbicide. They spray large droplets that limit spray drift.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Fluroxypyr 200 g/L - Spot spray; Fluroxypyr 333 g/L - Spot spray; Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Manual: Hand pull or dig up small seedlings. Large trees may be cut down and the stump dug up and removed. Care should be taken to avoid moving fruit to uninfested areas when manually removing mature trees.

Herbicide and timing: Cut stump Cut trunks or stems and apply herbicide within 15 seconds. Basal barking Apply herbicide mixed with diesel to cover all the way around the lower stem or trunk. Stem injection. Drill or make cuts into the sapwood in a ring all the way around the trunk.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Fluroxypyr 200 g/L - Basal bark; Fluroxypyr 333 g/L - Basal bark; Glyphosate 360 g/L - Cut stump or stem injection.

Disposal: Check with your local council for information about safely disposing fruit or plant parts.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Willoughby: exempt undesirable species (remove without permit)
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control requires follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful. Wear appropriate protective clothing to protect against the sharp spines.

Herbicide and timing: Basal barking Apply herbicide mixed with diesel to cover the lower stem, all the way around the base of the plant. Cut stump method Cut trunks or stems and apply herbicide to the stump within 15 seconds of cutting.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Fluroxypyr 200 g/L - Basal bark; Fluroxypyr 333 g/L - Basal bark; Glyphosate 360 g/L - Cut stump or stem injection

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Detailed control information is availble in the Fireweed (Senecio madagascariensis) National Best Practice Management Manual 2023. Link availble above under More Information.

Herbicide and timing: Herbicides are most effective in combination with healthy, competitive pastures. The best time to treat fireweed with herbicide is late autumn. This controls the peak numbers of seedlings and young plants. By late winter herbicide treatments are much less effective.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Bromoxynil 200 g/L + 2,4-D amine 625 g/L - Spray actively growing plants. Only for use in pastures. See all conditions and critical comments on the ...; Aminocyclopyrachlor 240 g/L - Spot spray with a handgun, hand-held sprayer or backpack sprayer.; Bromoxynil 200 g/L - Boom spray fire weed in pastures. See label for critical comments.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• STATE PRIORITY - CONTAINMENT AND/OR ASSET PROTECTION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Prohibition on certain dealings: Must not be imported into the state, sold, bartered, exchanged or offered for sale.
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Not a state or regional priority weed. Listed by: Hornsby: named threat to BGHF. CAUTION: PlantNET treats Nephrolepis cordifolia as present in NSW and taxonomy of native vs exotic forms is unresolved; Sydney garden escapes are generally treated as exotic - confirm ID.

Overview: Preference for control should be given to young plants before they reach reproductive maturity. Different methods of control will be required depending where the infestation occurs – native vegetation, plantation or pasture.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Picloram 100 g/L + Triclopyr 300 g/L + Aminopyralid 8 g/L - Spray spring to mid summer prior to pod formation. Agricultural non-crop areas, Commercial and industrial ...; Picloram 240 g/L + Triclopyr 750 g/L - Spring to mid-summer prior to podding. Apply as a thorough foliage spray.; Picloram 44.7 g/L + Aminopyralid 4.47 g/L - Cut the stems close to the ground (10 cm or less). Apply a 3–5 mm layer of gel onto stems less than 2 cm ...

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• STATE PRIORITY - CONTAINMENT AND/OR ASSET PROTECTION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Prohibition on certain dealings: Must not be imported into the state, sold, bartered, exchanged or offered for sale.
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Fountain grass is difficult to eliminate. Control may need to be repeated several times a year. The long-lived seeds make continued monitoring after treatment is essential. Control should initially be directed to outlying populations followed by treatment of the core area.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Flupropanate 745 g/L - Selective broadacre control; Glyphosate 360 g/L - Non-selective broadacre control

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others)
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Manual: Very small plants can be hand pulled. Ensure all of the crown is removed. Dispose of the crown and fruit. Crowning Crowning is a technique of digging out the entire crown that sits just below the surface of the soil. The roots and tubers are left in the soil.

Herbicide and timing: Cut stump (gouge and paint) Cut the stems then gouge out a section of the crown with a knife. Apply the herbicide to the gouged crown immediately. Spot spraying Spot spray larger infestations, regrowth, or seedlings. Use a penetrant in coastal areas as ground asparagus forms a waxy coating.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Fluroxypyr 333 g/L - Spot spray.; Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray application.; Metsulfuron-methyl 600 g/kg - Spot spray application.

Disposal: Bag and burn the crown and any fruiting stems including green fruit. Ask your local council for alternative disposal methods.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• STATE PRIORITY - CONTAINMENT AND/OR ASSET PROTECTION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Prohibition on certain dealings: Must not be imported into the state, sold, bartered, exchanged or offered for sale.
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Giant devil’s fig can be controlled by physical removal and herbicides. Gloves and protective clothing should be worn to prevent prickle injuries.

Manual: Seedlings and small plants can be dug out with a mattock. Larger plants can be cut down and the roots dug up.

Herbicide and timing: Spot spraying Plants can be spot sprayed with herbicides. Spraying will not kill the seeds in fruit so it is important to collect the fruit and dispose of it. Contact your local council for advice on how to dispose of the fruit. Cut stump Cut the stump and then quickly apply the herbicide gel.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L + Metsulfuron-methyl 600 g/kg - Spray actively growing plants, ensure all of the foliage is covered. For use in riparian areas.; Picloram 100 g/L + Triclopyr 300 g/L + Aminopyralid 8 g/L - For urban bushlands and forests. Spot spray to cover all foliage and stems as incomplete application will ...; Triclopyr 300 g/L + Picloram 100 g/L + Metsulfuron-methyl 600 g/kg - Spray actively growing plants, ensure all of the foliage is covered. For urban bushlands and forests.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• REGIONAL PRIORITY (Greater Sydney) - ERADICATION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Regional Recommended Measure: Land managers should mitigate the risk of the plant being introduced to their land. Land managers should eradicate the plant from the land and keep the land free of the plant.
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control requires follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Manual: Digging out plants can be effective for small infestations. All rhizomes must be removed. This technique can be more selective than using herbicides and can prevent damage to nearby native plants.

Herbicide and timing: Spraying Spray actively growing plants, cover all the foliage. The plants can be very tall therefore, it can be more efficient to cut the plants at ground level, then wait for approximately 6 weeks to spray the regrowth. Cut stump method Cut stems between 5 and 10 cm above the ground.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• REGIONAL PRIORITY (Greater Sydney) - ASSET PROTECTION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Regional Recommended Measure: Land managers should mitigate the risk of the plant being introduced to their land. Land managers should mitigate spread of the plant from their land. A person should not buy, sell, move, carry or release the plant into the environment.
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful. Wear protective clothing and avoid skin contact with plants.

Manual: By hand Small seedlings can be dug out.

Herbicide and timing: Glory lily usually requires follow-up herbicide treatments to kill the plants. Spot spraying Apply to all foliage to the point of visible wetness. Cut stem/stem scraping method Cut stems and apply herbicide to the stem within 15 seconds of cutting.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spray regrowth evenly to cover all of the foliage. For use in urban bushlands, native forests and coastal ...; Glyphosate 360 g/L + Metsulfuron-methyl 600 g/kg - Spot spray.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• REGIONAL PRIORITY (Greater Sydney) - ERADICATION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Regional Recommended Measure: Land managers should mitigate the risk of the plant being introduced to their land. Land managers should eradicate the plant from the land and keep the land free of the plant.
• Listed by: Sydney Weeds Committees garden-escape guide
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful. All parts of this green cestrum are poisonous.

Manual: Small seedlings can be pulled out or dug up. Ensure all parts of the plant, including the roots, are removed.

Herbicide and timing: Treat actively growing plants. Early spring for mature plants, autumn for new seedlings. Keep stock away from treated plants until the leaf material has disintegrated. The plants are still poisonous and the treatment makes the plant more palatable so stock are more likely to eat it.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Cut stump or cut, scrape and paint. See permit for additional conditions.; Aminocyclopyrachlor 240 g/L - Basal bark application for plants with stems less than 15 cm diameter at the base.; Amitrole 250 g/L + Ammonium thiocyanate 220 g/L - Handgun application on active growth, before flowering.

Disposal: The roots can be burnt. In urban areas contact your local council for advice on disposal. Keep stock away from dead plant material as it remains poisonous.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• REGIONAL PRIORITY (Greater Sydney) - ASSET PROTECTION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Regional Recommended Measure: Land managers should mitigate the risk of the plant being introduced to their land. Land managers should mitigate spread of the plant from their land. A person should not buy, sell, move, carry or release the plant into the environment.
• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others); Lane Cove common weeds
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control requires follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Manual: Hand pulling Very small plants can be hand pulled. Ensure all of the crown is removed. Dispose of the crown and fruit. Crowning Crowning is a technique of digging out the entire crown that sits just below the surface of the soil.

Herbicide and timing: Cut stump (gouge and paint) Cut the stems then gouge out a section of the crown with a knife. Apply the herbicide to the gouged crown immediately. Spot spraying Spot spray larger infestations, regrowth, or seedlings. Use a penetrant in coastal areas as ground asparagus forms a waxy coating.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Cut stump/scrape stem. For use in urban bushland, native forests and coastal reserves.; Fluroxypyr 200 g/L - Spot spray from mid June to late August.; Fluroxypyr 333 g/L - Spot spray from mid June to late August.

Disposal: Bag and burn the crown and any fruiting stems including green fruit. Ask your local council for alternative disposal methods.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• STATE PRIORITY - CONTAINMENT AND/OR ASSET PROTECTION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Prohibition on certain dealings: Must not be imported into the state, sold, bartered, exchanged or offered for sale.
• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others); Lane Cove common weeds; BioNet: named threat to BGHF; Sydney Weeds Committees garden-escape guide
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Check for and control new seedlings after rain events, fire or soil disturbance.

Manual: Pull or dig out plants. Remove all plant material from the site and dispose of it. Contact your local council for advice on how to dispose of this plant.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Fluroxypyr 200 g/L - Spot spray; Fluroxypyr 333 g/L - Spot spray; Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• REGIONAL PRIORITY (Greater Sydney) - ERADICATION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Regional Recommended Measure: Land managers should mitigate the risk of the plant being introduced to their land. Land managers should eradicate the plant from the land and keep the land free of the plant.
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Weed control relies on follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful. Clearing any vegetation along waterways may require consent before any work begins.

Manual: If bulldozers are used to break honey locust trees at or above ground level the plants will regrow from stumps and roots. Deep ploughing or spot spraying is needed to treat regrowth.

Herbicide and timing: Spot spraying Spraying is effective for seedlings and small trees up to 2 m tall. Spray actively growing plants, . covering all of the foliage evenly. Basal barking Measure the diameter of the stem to determine the herbicide rate.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Fluroxypyr 333 g/L - Foliar application, up to 2 m in height.; Picloram 44.7 g/L + Aminopyralid 4.47 g/L - Cut the stem close to the ground (10 cm or less). Apply a 3–5 mm layer of gel onto stems less than 2 cm ...; Triclopyr 240 g/L + Picloram 120 g/L - Basal bark application for plants with stems less than 5 cm diameter at the base.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Willoughby: exempt undesirable species (remove without permit)
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Manual: Dig or pull out small seedlings. Contact your local council for advice on how to dispose of fruit if removing fruiting plants.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Cut stump application

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Sydney Weeds Committees garden-escape guide
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Manual: By hand Small seedlings can be hand pulled. Larger plants will need to be dug out to remove the crown and roots. Contact your local council for disposal advice. Slashing Mowing limits growth and spread of Japanese honeysuckle but does not eradicate it.

Herbicide and timing: Follow-up treatments for regrowth are often required. Spraying Apply herbicide when the plants are actively growing. Ensure that all the leaves are covered. If the thicket is dense, cut back or burn the vine and then spray the regrowth.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Picloram 100 g/L + Triclopyr 300 g/L + Aminopyralid 8 g/L - Thoroughly cover the foliage of plants up to 1.5 m tall via knapsack or handgun. Apply from October to May.; Triclopyr 300 g/L + Picloram 100 g/L - Thoroughly cover the foliage via knapsack or handgun. Only use on plants up to 1.5 m tall and apply from ...; Glyphosate 360 g/L - Cut stump application

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others)
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Manual: Small plants can be dug out. Ensure that as much of the plant is removed and that stems are disposed of where they cannot resprout.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Fluroxypyr 200 g/L - Spot spray; Fluroxypyr 333 g/L - Spot spray; Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others)
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: When controlling Kei apple, wear gloves, sturdy clothes and shoes and other personal protective equipment to avoid injuries from the spines.

Manual: Small plants can be hand pulled or dug out.

Herbicide and timing: Spot spraying Spray actively growing plants. Apply herbicide to all of the foliage to the point of visible wetness. Basal barking Spray or paint the bark around the stem from ground level to 30 cm high all the way around the plants. Wet thoroughly to the point of runoff.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Fluroxypyr 200 g/L - Basal bark; Fluroxypyr 333 g/L - Basal bark; Glyphosate 360 g/L - Cut stump or stem injection.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• REGIONAL PRIORITY (Greater Sydney) - ERADICATION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Regional Recommended Measure: Land managers should mitigate the risk of the plant being introduced to their land. Land managers should eradicate the plant from the land and keep the land free of the plant.
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Not a state or regional priority weed. Listed by: Hornsby: named threat to BGHF. General biosecurity duty applies.

Overview: Successful weed control takes time and follow up efforts to monitor and suppress weeds. A combination of control methods is usually needed. To control lantana: gradually control sections of large infestations, starting at the edges (do as much at a time as you can follow up) dry ...

Manual: When: year round, after rain when soil is moist. Follow-up: within 3 to 6 months. Hand pulling can work on small infestations, isolated plants and in steep areas that machinery cannot access. The best time is after rain when soil is moist.

Herbicide and timing: Pink flowered lantana is easier to control with herbicide. Red flowered varieties are harder to kill. Spraying leaves Small plants less than 2 m can be sprayed at any time of the year as long as they are actively growing. Stressed plants don’t take up much herbicide.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Aminocyclopyrachlor 240 g/L - Spot spray with a handgun, hand-held or backpack sprayer.; Dichlorprop 600 g/L - Spot spray application, completely wet all leaves and stems.; Fluroxypyr 140 g/L + Aminopyralid 10 g/L - Spray actively growing plants. Low rate for seedlings and regrowth 0.5–1.2 m high.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• STATE PRIORITY - CONTAINMENT AND/OR ASSET PROTECTION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Prohibition on certain dealings: Must not be imported into the state, sold, bartered, exchanged or offered for sale.
• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others); Hornsby: named threat to BGHF; BioNet: named threat to BGHF; Sydney Weeds Committees garden-escape guide
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Manual: Small individual plants may be dug up. Dispose of plants appropriately. Manual removal of anything apart from very small plants is extremely difficult because leaf cactus: is extremely spiny and risky to work with tangles around native vegetation up to 12 m ...

Herbicide and timing: Spraying Apply herbicide to actively growing plants. Ensure that all parts of the plant are covered with the herbicide mix. Re-treatment may be necessary, particularly with large clumps.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Picloram 100 g/L + Triclopyr 300 g/L + Aminopyralid 8 g/L - Follow the label instructions as per Prickly pear (common), smooth tree pear.; Triclopyr 300 g/L + Picloram 100 g/L - Follow the label instructions as per prickly pear common. Spot spray application.; Triclopyr 600 g/L - Follow the label instructions as per common prickly pear (Opuntia spp.). Spray actively growing plants.

Disposal: To dispose of cactus bury them at 1 m deep or burn in a hot fire. Check disposal sites regularly. Alternatively contact your local council for disposal advice.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• STATE PRIORITY - CONTAINMENT AND/OR ASSET PROTECTION
• REGIONAL PRIORITY (Greater Sydney) - ERADICATION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Regional Recommended Measure: Land managers should mitigate the risk of the plant being introduced to their land. Land managers should eradicate the plant from the land and keep the land free of the plant.
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Manual: Seedlings can be pulled or dug out. Avoid breaking the plant and leaving behind pieces that could start new infestations. It is best to remove plants before they set seed to avoid spreading the seeds.

Herbicide and timing: Spot spraying When : Apply herbicides from 1 September till 30 June or before flowering. Apply to all foliage to the point of visible wetness. Once plants have been killed by herbicides, follow up burning can be useful.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Handgun spray application. Follow the label instructions for Ludwigia peruviana.

Disposal: Plants can be destroyed by burning or deep burial. Contact your local council for further advice on how to dispose of this weed.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others); Sydney Weeds Committees garden-escape guide
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Manual: Seedlings can be pulled or dug out. Avoid breaking the plant and leaving behind pieces that could start new infestations. It is best to remove plants before they set seed to avoid spreading the seeds. Follow up with herbicide may be required.

Herbicide and timing: Spraying When using glyphosate, spray when the plant is actively growing at or beyond the early bloom stage of growth but before autumn change of colour. Apply to all foliage to the point of visible wetness. The permit has restrictions on who can use it. Check the permit before use.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spray actively growing plants at or beyond the early bloom stage of growth but before autumn change of ...; Picloram 44.7 g/L + Aminopyralid 4.47 g/L - Cut the stems close to the ground (10 cm or less). Apply a 3–5 mm layer of gel onto stems less than 2 cm ...

Disposal: Plants can be destroyed by burning or deep burial. Contact your local council for further advice on how to dispose of this weed.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• REGIONAL PRIORITY (Greater Sydney) - ASSET PROTECTION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Regional Recommended Measure: Land managers should mitigate the risk of the plant being introduced to their land. Land managers should mitigate spread of the plant from their land. A person should not buy, sell, move, carry or release the plant into the environment.
• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others)
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow-up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new plants. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Manual: By hand Dig up tubers and collect all plant parts for smaller or immature infestation sites. Dispose of tubers, leaves and stems, as they will regrow when in contact with the soil or if they are exposed to any sunlight.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Stem scraping application.; Glyphosate 360 g/L + Metsulfuron-methyl 600 g/kg - Spot spray for seedling control.; Fluroxypyr 200 g/L - Apply at times of active growth. Avoid drift on to desirable plants.

Disposal: Madeira vine can be composted. Choose compost sites in areas that can easily be inspected and sprayed if needed.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• STATE PRIORITY - CONTAINMENT AND/OR ASSET PROTECTION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Prohibition on certain dealings: Must not be imported into the state, sold, bartered, exchanged or offered for sale.
• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others); Lane Cove common weeds
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control requires follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Herbicide and timing: Spot spraying Spray plants when they are actively growing. Follow-up may be needed because the thin cladodes provide little surface area for herbicide uptake.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray application; Metsulfuron-methyl 600 g/kg - Spot spray application; Picloram 44.7 g/L + Aminopyralid 4.47 g/L - Rhizome application: prune the shoots to get access to the rhizome apply a 3-5 mm layer of gel across the cut ...

Disposal: Ming asparagus fern may be composted but compost material should not contain any fruit. Regular turning and covering the plants in black plastic can help the compost process.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• REGIONAL PRIORITY (Greater Sydney) - ERADICATION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Regional Recommended Measure: Land managers should mitigate the risk of the plant being introduced to their land. Land managers should eradicate the plant from the land and keep the land free of the plant.
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful. Physical removal

Manual: Seedlings and small plants can be hand pulled or removed by a hoe. For larger vines cut the stems at ground level and then dig out as much of the roots as possible. Dispose of plants because the stems can regrow if they are in contact with the ground.

Herbicide and timing: Spot spraying Spray actively growing plants and ensure that all of the foliage is covered with the herbicide mix. For plants growing over trees or shrubs cut stems about waist height move intact stems away from native plants spray all of the foliage that is still connected to the soil.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Picloram 100 g/L + Triclopyr 300 g/L + Aminopyralid 8 g/L - Thoroughly cover the foliage of plants up to 1.5 m tall via knapsack or handgun. Apply from October to May.; Triclopyr 300 g/L + Picloram 100 g/L - Thoroughly cover the foliage of plants up to 1.5 m tall via knapsack or handgun. Apply from October to May.; Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray: Urban bushland, forests and coastal reserves. See permit for critical comments.

Disposal: Contact your local council for advice on how to dispose of this plant.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Sydney Weeds Committees garden-escape guide
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Manual: Hand pulling Small plants and seedlings can be hand pulled. Sometimes larger plants can be pulled out in soft sandy soils. Cutting and digging Climbing stems can be cut and left above the ground to dry out and die.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Picloram 100 g/L + Triclopyr 300 g/L + Aminopyralid 8 g/L - Thoroughly cover the foliage of plants up to 1.5 m tall via knapsack or handgun. Apply from October to May.; Triclopyr 300 g/L + Picloram 100 g/L - Thoroughly cover the foliage of plants up to 1.5 m tall via knapsack or handgun. Apply from October to May.; Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot-spray for seedling control.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others)
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Manual: Climbing stems can be cut and left hanging to wither and die. Make sure no cut stems have contact with the soil. Dig out the roots carefully as they will regrow from parts left in the ground.

Herbicide and timing: Spot spraying Apply to actively growing plants. Cover all of the foliage with the herbicide mix. This method is best for low growing vines. Stem scraping This method reduces the risk of damaging the plants that the vines are growing over.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Picloram 100 g/L + Triclopyr 300 g/L + Aminopyralid 8 g/L - Thoroughly cover the foliage of plants up to 1.5 m tall via knapsack or handgun. Apply from October to May.; Triclopyr 300 g/L + Picloram 100 g/L - Thoroughly cover the foliage of plants up to 1.5 m tall via knapsack or handgun. Apply from October to May.; Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot-spray for seedling control.

Disposal: Contact your local council for advice on how to dispose of this plant

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others); Lane Cove common weeds; Sydney Weeds Committees garden-escape guide
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Take care to avoid contact with the milky sap that is released when the plant is damaged. Wear gloves and other personal protective equipment. Plants produce hundreds of seeds which can live for up to 5 years so follow up work will be needed.

Manual: Seedlings and small plants can be hand pulled or dug out. This is easiest when the soil is damp and loose. If possible remove roots from at least 10 cm below ground to avoid regrowth of the plant.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray seedling plants. For use in urban bushland, native forests and coastal reserves.; Glyphosate 360 g/L + Metsulfuron-methyl 600 g/kg - Spot spray plants. See permit for conditions and critical use comments.; Metsulfuron-methyl 600 g/kg - Spot spray. See permit for conditions and critical use comments.

Disposal: Contact your local council for advice on how to dispose of moth vine fruit.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others); Lane Cove common weeds; Sydney Weeds Committees garden-escape guide
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Be careful of the prickles when controlling this plant. Ensure that protective clothing is worn to protect your skin and eyes.

Manual: By hand Dig up small plants. Remove all the roots to avoid regrowth. By machinery Larger plants and infestations can be removed by machinery if this will not damage native vegetation. Remove as much of the roots as possible.

Herbicide and timing: In dense infestations check for regrowth and follow up with further applications. Spot spraying Spray actively growing plants. Cover all the foliage with the herbicide mixture. Cut stump method Cut trunks or stems and apply herbicide to the stump within 15 seconds of cutting.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Metsulfuron-methyl 300 g/kg + Aminopyralid 375 g/kg - Thoroughly spray all the foliage and stems until wet. See list on label for suitable wetting agents.; Metsulfuron-methyl 600 g/kg - Spray to thoroughly wet all foliage, but not to cause run off.; Picloram 44.7 g/L + Aminopyralid 4.47 g/L - Cut the stump then apply a 3–5 mm layer of gel for stems less than 20 mm diameter.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• REGIONAL PRIORITY (Greater Sydney) - PREVENTION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Regional Recommended Measure: The plant should be eradicated from the land and the land kept free of the plant. The plant should not be bought, sold, grown, carried or released into the environment.
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Manual: By hand Do not try to pull out plants as they will break off where the root kinks and the plant will regrow. Dig out small plants and seedlings (under 20 cm tall) if the soil is sandy or soft enough. Remove as much of the roots as possible.

Herbicide and timing: When: Anytime but best during warm wet summers. Follow-up: When regrowth appears. Ochna is very hardy and more than one treatment is often needed. Spot spraying Spraying is best for plants below knee high. Apply to all foliage to the point of visible wetness.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Picloram 100 g/L + Triclopyr 300 g/L + Aminopyralid 8 g/L - Spray plants up to 1.5 m tall from October to May. See permit for more critical use comments.; Triclopyr 300 g/L + Picloram 100 g/L - Spray plants up to 1.5 m tall from October to May. See permit for more critical use comments.; Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray. Apply to seedlings/ coppice shoots and shrubs.

Disposal: For advice about the best way to dispose of ochna fruit, contact your local council weed officer.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others); Lane Cove common weeds; BioNet: named threat to BGHF; Sydney Weeds Committees garden-escape guide
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Use gloves and other personal protective equipment to protect from this poisonous plant.

Manual: Remove the entire plant including the roots. Cut back all the stems to access the stump and roots. Dig out as much of the root system as possible. New shoots will grow from roots left behind.

Herbicide and timing: Basal barking Basal barking can be used for plants with stems up to 5 cm in diameter at the base. Liberally spray the bark all the way around the stem from ground level to 30 cm high. Wet thoroughly to the point of runoff. Apply to dry stems as wet stems can repel the mixture.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Picloram 44.7 g/L + Aminopyralid 4.47 g/L - Cut stump application. Apply a 3–5 mm layer of gel to stems with a diameter less than 20 mm.; Triclopyr 240 g/L + Picloram 120 g/L - Basal bark application for plants with stems up to 5 cm diameter at the base.

Disposal: Contact your local council for advice on disposal. Never burn oleander as the smoke is poisonous.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Willoughby: exempt undesirable species (remove without permit)
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Manual: By hand Small plants can be dug out. This is easiest after rain when soil is moist. Remove all the roots and rhizomes. Wear long sleeves and gloves as protection from the sharp leaves.

Herbicide and timing: Spaying Spray actively growing plants. Ensure all of the foliage is covered. Taller plants require a higher rate of herbicide. Slashing followed by spraying Avoid slashing seeding plants.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spray using a handgun or knapsack. Treat actively growing plants, before flowering, spring to autumn.

Disposal: Whole plants of just the seed heads can be dried then burnt. Contact your local council for further advice on how to dispose of pampas grass.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• REGIONAL PRIORITY (Greater Sydney) - ASSET PROTECTION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Regional Recommended Measure: Land managers should mitigate the risk of the plant being introduced to their land. Land managers should mitigate spread of the plant from their land. A person should not buy, sell, move, carry or release the plant into the environment.
• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others)
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Not a state or regional priority weed. Listed by: BioNet: named threat to BGHF. General biosecurity duty applies.

Overview: Wear personal protective clothing and equipment to avoid touching or inhaling plant parts.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Apply to actively growing plants before flowering. Re-treatments may be required to control seedlings.

Disposal: Plants can be killed by burning. Contact your local council for further advice on how to dispose pellitory.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others); Lane Cove common weeds
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control requires follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful. Controlling spread

Manual: Broad-leaf privet is easy to pull up when it has a stem diameter of less than 2–3 cm, particularly after rain. Larger plants may be dug out.

Herbicide and timing: Spot spraying Spray actively growing plants up to 3 m tall. Cover all the foliage evenly. Splatter gun Spray actively growing plants up to 3 m tall. Splatter-guns use small amounts of concentrated herbicide. They spray large droplets that limit spray drift.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Stem injection. Apply 1 mL/cut for trees with trunk diameter 25 cm or less at the base.; Glyphosate 700 g/kg - Capsule herbicide: See critical comments on the label for details on how to apply and seal the capsule in the ...; Metsulfuron-methyl 300 g/kg + Aminopyralid 375 g/kg - Handgun application. Apply to bushes up to 3 m high. Complete foliar spray coverage is essential for control.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others); Lane Cove common weeds; Willoughby: exempt undesirable species (remove without permit); BioNet: named threat to BGHF
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control requires follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Manual: Privet can re-establish from seeds or plant parts after physical removal. To limit reinfestation: minimise soil disturbance where possible revegetate bare areas with suitable species check for and treat new plants.

Herbicide and timing: Spot spraying Spray actively growing plants up to 3 m tall. Cover all the foliage evenly. Splatter gun Spray actively growing plants up to 3 m tall. Splatter-guns use small amounts of concentrated herbicide. They spray large droplets that limit spray drift.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Stem injection. Apply 1 mL/cut for trees with trunk diameter 25 cm or less at the base.; Glyphosate 700 g/kg - Capsule herbicide: See critical comments on the label for details on how to apply and seal the capsule in the ...; Metsulfuron-methyl 300 g/kg + Aminopyralid 375 g/kg - Handgun application. Apply to bushes up to 3 m high. Complete foliar spray coverage is essential for control.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Willoughby: exempt undesirable species (remove without permit)
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Wide dispersal of seed by birds cannot be controlled; therefore controlling the spread of privet requires the removal of seed trees and young seedlings before they produce seed. Successful weed control requires follow up after the initial efforts.

Manual: These methods will reduce the seeding capacity of a large infestations but will not eradicate it. Follow-up with herbicide control or manual removal. Revegetate treated areas with trees, shrubs, ground covers or pastures and repeatedly hand-weeded or slashed.

Herbicide and timing: Spraying Spraying is suitable for plants up to 3 m tall and those in dense infestations when there is no risk of spraying desirable vegetation. Spray actively growing plants that are not under any heat or moisture stress. Completely cover all the foliage for successful control.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Stem injection. Apply 1 mL/cut for trees with trunk diameter 25 cm or less at the base.; Glyphosate 700 g/kg - Capsule herbicide: See critical comments on the label for details on how to apply and seal the capsule in the ...; Metsulfuron-methyl 300 g/kg + Aminopyralid 375 g/kg - Handgun application. Apply to bushes up to 3 m high. Complete foliar spray coverage is essential for control.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others); Lane Cove common weeds; Willoughby: exempt undesirable species (remove without permit); BioNet: named threat to BGHF
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new plants. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful. Regularly check control sites for regrowth.

Manual: By hand Plants can be manually removed by digging out the base of the plant and removing all the rhizomes and roots. By machine Large infestations can be removed by excavators. Permits may be required if the bamboo is close to waterways or native vegetation.

Herbicide and timing: Spot spraying Apply the herbicide mix to actively growing plants. Ensure that all of the foliage is covered with the herbicide. Cut stump method Cut each individual stem close to the ground and apply herbicide to the stump within 15 seconds.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray regrowth at 0.5 m tall. For use in urban bushland, native forests and coastal reserves.

Disposal: Stems and leaves can be mulched. Contact your local council for further advice on disposal.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

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Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful. Take extreme care to avoid skin contact with both living and dead plants.

Manual: Physical removal carries a high risk of allergic reaction. Wear personal protective equipment. Dig out the entire plant to discourage suckering. The best time to remove plants is in winter because the sap levels are lowest when the tree has no leaves.

Herbicide and timing: Cut stump method Cut trunks or stems and apply herbicide to the stump within 15 seconds of cutting. Bag and dispose of any brushes used to paint the stumps. Stem injection Treat in summer when the tree is actively growing.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Stem injection technique, as per label. Use 1 m L for trees under 25 cm at the base and 2 mL for trees 25-60 ...; Glyphosate 700 g/kg - Capsule herbicide: See critical comments on the label for details on how to apply and seal the capsule in the ...; Picloram 44.7 g/L + Aminopyralid 4.47 g/L - Cut stump for small plants: Apply a 3–5 mm layer of gel onto stems less than 2 cm diameter.

Disposal: Bury or dispose of all plant material to landfill. Do not mulch or chip any part of the plant. The toxic resin remains active for months, even after weathering.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others)
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

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Overview: Integrated management programs are essential for long-term control. This involves using a combination of control methods to get the best possible results. Repeated removal of above-ground growth, by slashing, grazing or fire, will suppress plants but will not destroy them.

Manual: Physical removal is easiest after rain when soil is moist. Check sites within 6 months for regrowth. Check earlier if there are fires or soil disturbances that can cause seeds to sprout. By hand Plants may be dug out by hand.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Cut stump or stem inject method. Use the higher rate for plants with a stem diameter greater than 5 cm.; Picloram 100 g/L + Triclopyr 300 g/L + Aminopyralid 8 g/L - Spray the lower rate when plants are actively growing mid-summer to pod formation.; Picloram 44.7 g/L + Aminopyralid 4.47 g/L - Cut stump for small plants: Apply a 3–5 mm layer of gel onto stems less than 2 cm diameter.

Disposal: Plants can be burnt or contact your local council for other disposal advice.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• STATE PRIORITY - CONTAINMENT AND/OR ASSET PROTECTION
• REGIONAL PRIORITY (Greater Sydney) - ASSET PROTECTION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Prohibition on certain dealings: Must not be imported into the state, sold, bartered, exchanged or offered for sale.
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Regional Recommended Measure: Land managers should mitigate the risk of the plant being introduced to their land. Land managers should mitigate spread of the plant from their land. A person should not buy, sell, move, carry or release the plant into the environment.
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

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Manual: Hand pulling Small plants can be hand pulled however ensure all the crown is removed. Crowning Crowning is a technique of digging out the entire crown that sits just below the surface of the soil. The roots and tubers are left in the soil.

Herbicide and timing: Cut stump This method can be applied to the crown or the stems. Cut all the stems horizontally at the base where they meet the rhizomes (crown). Apply the herbicide across the cut surface of the rhizomes.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray application; Metsulfuron-methyl 600 g/kg - Spot spray application; Picloram 44.7 g/L + Aminopyralid 4.47 g/L - Rhizome application: prune the shoots to get access to the rhizome apply a 3-5 mm layer of gel across the cut ...

Disposal: When dry, the crown and any fruiting stems can be incinerated. Ask your local council for alternative disposal methods.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• REGIONAL PRIORITY (Greater Sydney) - CONTAINMENT
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Regional Recommended Measure: Central Coast Council is classified as the core infestation area. An exclusion zone is established for the rest of the region. Whole of region: Land managers should mitigate the risk of the plant being introduced to their land.
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

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Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Manual: By hand Hand pull or dig out as much of the plant as possible. Dispose of the material carefully as new plants can grow from very small parts and from seeds in the soil. Repeated hand pulling or follow up with a registered herbicide is often necessary.

Herbicide and timing: Spot spraying Spray actively growing plants. Apply herbicide to all of the foliage to the point of visible wetness.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L + Metsulfuron-methyl 600 g/kg - Spot spray application.; Metsulfuron-methyl 600 g/kg - Spot spray; Aminocyclopyrachlor 240 g/L - Spot spray with a handgun, hand-held sprayer or backpack sprayer.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• REGIONAL PRIORITY (Greater Sydney) - ASSET PROTECTION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Regional Recommended Measure: Land managers should mitigate the risk of the plant being introduced to their land. Land managers should mitigate spread of the plant from their land. A person should not buy, sell, move, carry or release the plant into the environment.
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

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Overview: Skunk vine’s extensive network of stems, make it difficult to control. Control may need to be repeated to be successful. Combining several control options may be the most effective way to kill skunk vine.

Manual: Seedlings and small plants can be hand pulled or dug out. This is easiest when soil is damp and loose. Remove as much of the roots as possible and do not leave any stems in contact with the soil as they will regrow.

Herbicide and timing: Spot spraying Spray actively growing plants, cover all the foliage. When spraying skunk vine that is smothering native or other desirable plants: cut the stems of skunk vine at waist height leave upper parts to die move lower intact stems away from native plants and spray these stems and leaves.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Fluroxypyr 200 g/L - Spot spray; Fluroxypyr 333 g/L - Spot spray; Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• REGIONAL PRIORITY (Greater Sydney) - ERADICATION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Regional Recommended Measure: Land managers should mitigate the risk of the plant being introduced to their land. Land managers should eradicate the plant from the land and keep the land free of the plant.
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

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Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow-up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful. Check infested sites regularly, plants as small as 10 cm high can produce fruit.

Manual: Hand pulling Seedlings can be hand pulled. Crowning Crowning is a technique of digging out the entire crown that sits just below the surface of the soil. The roots and tubers are left in the soil.

Herbicide and timing: Cut stump This method can be applied to the crown or the stems. Cut all the stems horizontally at the base where they meet the rhizomes (crown). Apply the herbicide across the cut surface of the rhizomes.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Fluroxypyr 200 g/L - Spot spray mid-June to late August.; Fluroxypyr 333 g/L - Spot spray mid-June to late August.; Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray.

Disposal: Snakefeather plants can be buried at least one metre deep to prevent reshooting. Crowns and rhizomes can be placed in a black plastic bag and left out in the sun to heat up until they are no longer ...

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• STATE PRIORITY - CONTAINMENT AND/OR ASSET PROTECTION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Prohibition on certain dealings: Must not be imported into the state, sold, bartered, exchanged or offered for sale.
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Fluroxypyr 200 g/L - Spot spray; Fluroxypyr 333 g/L - Spot spray; Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• REGIONAL PRIORITY (Greater Sydney) - PREVENTION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Regional Recommended Measure: Land managers should mitigate the risk of the plant being introduced to their land. Land managers should eradicate the plant from the land and keep the land free of the plant.
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L + Metsulfuron-methyl 600 g/kg - Spot spray application between flowering and fruiting.; Metsulfuron-methyl 600 g/kg - Spot spray application between flowering and fruiting.; Picloram 44.7 g/L + Aminopyralid 4.47 g/L - Prune all of the shoots horizontally at the rhizome. Apply a 3–5 mm layer of gel across the cut surface on ...

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Sydney Weeds Committees garden-escape guide
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

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Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Manual: By hand Small infestations can be pulled out, but all stems and roots must be removed to avoid re-growth. Raking and Rolling Thick patches can be raked and rolled into bundles where there are no desirable plants.

Herbicide and timing: Combine herbicide with a wetting agent. Repeated follow-up treatments are required. Spot spraying Spraying is suitable for dense infestations that are not too close to other desirable plants. Apply herbicide to actively growing plants. Ensure that all the foliage is covered.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spray evenly to cover all of the foliage. For use in urban bushland, forests and coastal reserves.; Aminocyclopyrachlor 240 g/L - Spot spray with a handgun, hand-held sprayer or backpack sprayer.; Fluroxypyr 200 g/L - Foliar application. Re-treatment necessary. Young plants up to and including flowering.

Disposal: Disposal of all plant parts carefully. In hot weather bundles of trad can be covered by plastic sheets for 2-6 weeks. Ensure that the trad is in a flood free area that will not be disturbed.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others); Lane Cove common weeds; Sydney Weeds Committees garden-escape guide
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

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Overview: Wear protective clothing to protect your skin and eyes from sap. If allergic to the pollen, do not control the trees when flowering.

Manual: Dig or pull out young seedlings by hand. Remove and dispose of all the roots. It is difficult to remove all the roots in older plants once the taproot has developed.

Herbicide and timing: Spraying Spot spray small plants that are too big to be removed by hand. Apply herbicide to actively growing plants. Ensure that all of the foliage is covered with herbicide. Basal barking Use basal bark application for plants with stems up to 10 cm diameter at the base.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Hexazinone 250 g/L - For use on bushes up to 3 m tall. Do not apply near desirable trees.; Metsulfuron-methyl 600 g/kg + Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spray actively growing trees.; Metsulfuron-methyl 600 g/kg - Spray actively growing trees, thoroughly wet all of the foliage but not to the point of run-off.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Willoughby: exempt undesirable species (remove without permit)
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

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Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and controlling regrowth or new seedlings.

Manual: By hand Move the leaf litter away from the base of the plant and dig down until you reach the tuber. Remove the tubers and rhizomes. Bag and dispose of the plant including flowerheads and fruit.

Herbicide and timing: Spraying Apply the herbicide mix to actively growing plants. Ensure that the herbicide covers all the foliage. Scrape and paint Cut the stems about 40 cm from the ground. Lightly scrape the stem and paint the exposed area with concentrated herbicide within 15 seconds.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray application

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others); Lane Cove common weeds
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

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Manual: Single plants or small infestations can be dug out by hand.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spot spray application; Flupropanate 745 g/L - Knapsack spot spray when plants are actively growing, preferably November to April.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Sydney North Sub-Regional Weeds Committee list (Hornsby, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, North Sydney, Ryde, Willoughby + others)
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

NSW WeedWise profile

Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Manual: Very small seedlings can be pulled out in moist soft soil. Small trees may be dug out.

Herbicide and timing: Spot spraying Apply herbicide mix to actively growing seedlings or small trees. Ensure that all of the foliage is covered with the herbicide mix. Cut stump method This method is suitable for larger trees. Cut the trunk, if there are multiple stems cut all of them close to the ground.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Picloram 100 g/L + Triclopyr 300 g/L + Aminopyralid 8 g/L - Use a knapsack or handgun to spray plants less than 1.5 metres tall. Apply from October to May.; Triclopyr 300 g/L + Picloram 100 g/L - Use a knapsack or handgun to spray plants less than 1.5 metres tall. Apply from October to May.; Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spray seedlings and coppice shoots. For use in urban bushlands, forest and coastal reserves.

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• Listed by: Willoughby: exempt undesirable species (remove without permit)
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

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Overview: Successful weed control relies on follow up after the initial efforts. This means regularly looking for any new plants or plant fragments and controlling them. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful.

Manual: Remove plants before flowering and seed set. A mass of water hyacinth removed from the water can take up to 12 months to break down. Contact your local council for advice on how to dispose of this weed.

Herbicide and timing: Water hyacinth is usually treated with handgun power sprays from a boat or the bank. Some large infestations have been aerially sprayed. Treatments with herbicides should be carried out early in the growing season (generally in spring).

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Metsulfuron-methyl 600 g/kg - Only for enclosed water bodies (excluding within 400 m of potable water supply).; Amitrole 250 g/L - Apply immediately prior to flowering. For use in aquatic areas: drains and channels, margins of streams, ...; Diquat 200 g/L - Small areas: spray to wet weeds thoroughly. About 1 mL of product should be sufficient to treat 1 square ...

Disposal (general advice, not from WeedWise): bag seeds/fruit/tubers for general waste (not green bin) or as advised by council; never dump in bushland.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• STATE PRIORITY - ERADICATION AND/OR CONTAINMENT (biosecurity zone)
• REGIONAL PRIORITY (Greater Sydney) - ASSET PROTECTION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Prohibition on certain dealings: Must not be imported into the state, sold, bartered, exchanged or offered for sale.
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Biosecurity Zone: The Water Hyacinth Biosecurity Zone applies to all land within the State, except for the following regions: Greater Sydney or North Coast, North West (but only the local government area of Moree Plains), Hunter (but only in the local government areas of City ...
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Regional Recommended Measure: Land managers should mitigate the risk of the plant being introduced to their land. Land managers should mitigate spread of the plant from their land. A person should not buy, sell, move, carry or release the plant into the environment.
• Listed by: Sydney Weeds Committees garden-escape guide
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

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Overview: Successful weed control requires follow up after the initial efforts. This means looking for and killing regrowth or new seedlings. Using a combination of control methods is usually more successful. Clearing any vegetation along waterways may cause erosion or stream instability.

Manual: By hand Dig out or hand pull rooted branches and small seedlings up to 0.5 m tall. Small roots left in the ground do not usually regrow. By machine Only use large machinery such as excavators or bulldozers to remove larger trees and root systems in dry areas.

Herbicide and timing: Spraying Spray willows less than 2 m tall. Cover all of the foliage with herbicide. Only spray plants with clean foliage because silt on the leaves can reduce herbicide uptake. Do not spray in autumn if the leaves have started to fall.

Herbicide options listed by NSW WeedWise: Glyphosate 360 g/L - Spray to wet all foliage. Use the higher rate for trees 1–2 m high.; Picloram 44.7 g/L + Aminopyralid 4.47 g/L - Cut stump for small plants: Apply a 3–5 mm layer of gel onto stems less than 2 cm diameter.; Triclopyr 240 g/L + Picloram 120 g/L - Cut stump application for plants with a basal stem greater than 10 cm in diameter. Need to treat all stems.

Disposal: Trees killed by stem injection should be left for 12 months before they are cut and removed. Plants should not be chipped unless they have been treated with herbicide.

Always read the herbicide label or APVMA permit, and use a licensed operator where required.

• STATE PRIORITY - CONTAINMENT AND/OR ASSET PROTECTION
• WeedWise Greater Sydney duty -> Prohibition on certain dealings: Must not be imported into the state, sold, bartered, exchanged or offered for sale. All species in the Salix genus have this requirement, except Salix babylonica (weeping willows ), Salix x calodendron (pussy willow) and Salix x reichardtii (sterile pussy ...
• Listed by: Willoughby: exempt undesirable species (remove without permit)
• General biosecurity duty applies to all land managers (Biosecurity Act 2015)

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