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Herbicides for Asparagus Fern and Bridal Creeper control

Asparagus fern (A. scandens) and Bridal creeper (A. asparagoides)


Disclaimer

These herbicide recommendations are made subject to the product being registered for that purpose under relevant legislation. It is the user's responsibility to check that registration or an off-label permit covers the proposed use. Always read the herbicide label.

If in doubt, visit the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) website at www.apvma.gov.au.

Only herbicides registered for use in pasture and / or non-cropping situations are listed in the following table. For recommendations in specific crops consult an agronomist.

Care must be taken in using herbicides as non-target plants contacted may be harmed.

Wetting agents

Carefully consult the product label for specific directions regarding the use of wetting agents or adjuvants.

Waterways and wetlands

Be careful! Many herbicides can cause damage to waterways and wetlands. Check the herbicide label directions carefully before use near waterways and wetlands. For more information see Guidelines for Safe and Effective Herbicide Use Near Waterways.

Herbicide brands and concentrations

Herbicides are referred to by the active chemical ingredient in the following table. The product trade names in this publication are supplied on the understanding that no preference between equivalent products is intended and that the inclusion of a product does not imply endorsement by DPIPWE over any other equivalent product from another manufacturer. Information on available brands containing the herbicide you require should be obtained from a reputable herbicide supplier or the APVMA website at www.apvma.gov.au.

There may be a number of products with the same active ingredient but with alternate formulations (concentration) registered for control of a weed eg: Glyphosate 360 g/L, Glyphosate 450 g/L may be registered for use on the same weed. Alternate formulations such as these will have a different application rate. ALWAYS check the label.

Spot spraying, Knapsacks

Stage of Growth
Herbicide
(active
ingredient)
Example of commercial product (concentration of active ingredient)
Application rate of commercial product
Withholding
period
Comments
Actively growing to matureGlyphosate *
360 g/L (where product has an aquatic registration)
Weedmaster Duo 360 g/L

Roundup Biactive® 360 g/L

10 ml per 1 Litre clean water

Non cropping and bushland in accordance with APVMA Permit PER84775.

Add non-ionic penetrant e.g. Pulse.

Spray to wet all foliage. Do not spray during hot, dry conditions.

Plants tall than 60cm can be cut back to 30-60 cm height prior to spraying.

Spot spray any missed plants within 30-60 days.

Actively growing
May- June
Metsulfuron-methyl *
(600 g/Kg)
Associate, Brush-off, Ken-Met 6000.5 - 1.5 g
in 10 Litres
clean water
Non cropping and bushland

In accordance with APVMA Permit PER84775.


Add 20 ml non-ionic penetrant e.g. Pulse.

Actively growing to mature:
July -Sept
    Metsulfuron-methyl *
    (600 g/Kg)
    + glyphosate * (360 g/L)
Associate

+ Roundup Biactive®

0.5 -1.5 g
+
100 ml
in 10 Litres
clean water
Non cropping and bushland in accordance with APVMA Permit PER84775.


Add 20mls non-ionic penetrant e.g. Pulse.


Weed wipe

Stage of Growth
Herbicide
(active
ingredient)
Example of commercial product (concentration of active ingredient)
Application rate of commercial product
Withholding
period
Comments
Actively growing to matureGlyphosate*
360 g/L (where product has an aquatic registration)
Weedmaster Duo
360 g/L
Roundup Biactive®
360 g/L
undiluted
Wiper application to leaves of actively growing plant.

Non cropping and bushland in accordance with APVMA Permit PER84775.

Go to top of page * These products are not registered for this application method in Tasmania and will not be mentioned on product labels, however Permit Number - PER84775 issued by the Australian Pesticides & Veterinary Medicines Authority has been issued for this specific use. If using this method and herbicide you will require a copy of this off-label permit.

For further information on permit details visit the APVMA website at www.apvma.gov.au.


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