REPORT THE PRESENCE OF THIS PEST BEFORE UNDERTAKING CONTROL |
Information about this pest can be found on the ivy gourd: declared pest page.
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 | Cut stump or foliar applications
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Herbicide: Triclopyr (Group I) (various trade names: see APVMA link) | |
Active ingredient | 600g/L triclopyr |
Rates of dilution for spot spraying | 1:50 distillate |
Remarks |
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Herbicide: Triclopyr + picloram (Group I) (various trade names: see APVMA link) | |
Active ingredient | 300g/L triclopyr + 100g/L picloram |
Rates of dilution for spot spraying | 1:200 |
Knapsack | 50mL |
Remarks | Apply as foliar spray. Two applications/year onto actively growing weed. |
Herbicide: Access™ Herbicide (Group I) | |
Active ingredient | 240g/L triclopyr + 120g/L picloram |
Rates of dilution for spot spraying | 1:60 with distillate |
Remarks | Cut stem and swab. Apply three applications per annum during active growth period. |
Herbicide: Triclopyr + picloram (Group I) (various trade names: see APVMA link) | |
Active ingredient | 200g/L triclopyr + 100g/L picloram |
Rates of dilution for spot spraying | 1:200 |
Remarks |
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