| REPORT THE PRESENCE OF THIS PEST BEFORE UNDERTAKING CONTROL |
Information about this pest can be found on the golden dodder: declared pest page.
Slashing or manual removal is not successful as it spreads the golden dodder. Remove the host plants and then have a program for at least four to five years to control growth of the host plants or any susceptible broadleaved plants.
Chemical requirements
When using any agricultural chemicals please ensure that you always follow instructions on the label and any permit. Users of agricultural chemical products must always strictly comply with the directions on the label and the conditions of any permit. To view permits or product labels go to the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority website.
Chemical control options
Chemical control options can be found below. For other methods of control please refer to the declared plant control handbook.
Recommended herbicides |
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Herbicide: Glyphosate (Group M) (various trade names: see APVMA link) | |
| Active ingredient |
Other concentrations of glyphosate are available |
| Rate of product/10L water |
Adjust rates when using another concentration of glyphosate |
| Time of application | Prior to flowering |
| Wetting Agent | Non ionic @ 1mL/L of water |
| Remarks |
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| Herbicide: Triclopyr + picloram (Group I) (various trade names: see APVMA link) | |
| Active ingredient | Triclopyr 300g/L + picloram 100g/L |
| Rate of product/10L water | 100mL |
| Time of application | Actively growing host plants |
| Wetting Agent | Pulse® @ 25mL/10L water |
| Remarks |
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