Information about this pest can be found on the sicklepod (Senna obtusifolia): 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 aquatic weed control page, and the declared plant control handbook.
Recommended herbicides |
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| Herbicide: Picloram + 2,4-D (Group I) (various trade names: see APVMA link) | |
| Active ingredient | Picloram 75g/L + 2,4-D 300g/L |
| Rate of product/ha |
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| Wetting agent | Non-ionic such as BS-1000 @ 100mL/100L water or Uptake spraying oil at 0.5L/100L water |
| Herbicide: Picloram + triclopyr (Group I) (various trade names: see APVMA link) | |
| Active ingredient | Picloram 100g/L + triclopyr 300g/L |
| Rate of product/10L water | 20mL |
| Wetting agent | Non-ionic such as BS-1000 @ 100mL/100L water |
| Time of application | Up until flowering |
| Remarks |
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