REPORT THE PRESENCE OF THIS PEST BEFORE UNDERTAKING CONTROL |
Information about this pest can be found on the ragwort: declared pest page.
Login or set up a new account on DPIRDs online training site to access:
- a training course on how to identify ragwort and report it.
- training material that you can use to teach community groups how to identify ragwort.
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 | Spring; winter-spring rosette stage
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Herbicide: 2,4-D LV ester (Group I) (various trade names: see APVMA link) | |
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Time of application | Winter-spring rosette stage |
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More information and other control methods |
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Herbicide: 2,4-D amine (Group I) (various trade names: see APVMA link) | |
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Amount of product/10L water |
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Time of application | Winter-spring rosette stage |
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Herbicide: Clopyralid (Group I) (various trade names: see APVMA link) | |
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Wetting agent dilution | The addition of BS-1000 at 0.1%, i.e. 1mL/L |
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Further information | The addition of Spray.Seed or paraquat at the rate of 2L/ha will restrict the formation of viable seed when applied at the flowering stage. |
Herbicide: Picloram + 2,4-D amine (Group I) | |
Active ingredient | 75g/L picloram + 300g/L 2,4-D amine |
Amount of product/10L water | 35mL |
Rate of product/ha | 3.5L |
Time of application | Rosette to 'cabbage' stage |
Remarks | This product will suppress the growth of clovers |