How do I manage restricted, noxious, and nuisance weeds?
To comply with the Weed Control Act, problem weeds can be managed by mechanical, chemical, and biological control measures but chemical and mechanical control are most common. Restricted weeds are difficult to deal with and often the only effective means of destruction is hand-picking. Agricultural or industrial herbicides are available to control most nuisance weeds and many noxious weeds. Biological control by insect or bacteria may be an option in some situations, but effective control agents have only been developed for a limited number of problem weeds. If restricted or noxious weeds are present on your land or in a public area, please contact your local Ag Fieldman to discuss control strategies.
