Herbicides for Broom Control

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 non-cropping situations are listed in the following table. Care must be taken in using herbicides as non-target plants contacted may be harmed. For recommendations in specific crops consult an agronomist.

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.

Foliar (leaf) spray application

Stage of Growth	Herbicide (active ingredient)	Example of commercial product (concentration of active ingredient)	Application rate of commercial product (With water unless otherwise indicated)	Withholding period	Comments
Spring to mid summer (prior to pod formation)	Triclopyr+ *Picloram	Grass-up™ (300 g/L + 100 g/L)	2.5 ml/L	Not required when used as directed.	Where thorough coverage of the plants can be achieved, one application will usually give complete control with no regrowth. Treated bushes should be checked twelve months after the herbicide application and any regrowth treated. Will not affect grasses, will severely damage clovers and other broadleaved plants, including surrounding trees, if contacted by the spray. Soil-residual, hindering the re-establishment of clovers and other broadleaved plants for 6-12 months. Registered for use in Tasmania.
Spring to mid summer (prior to pod formation)	Triclopyr	Garlon® 600 (600 g/L)	1.7 ml/L	Not required when used as directed.	Thoroughly spray foliage. Less volatile and preferred to triclopyr+picloram* in urban or horticultural areas. Will not affect grasses, will severely damage clovers and other broadleaved plants, including surrounding trees, if contacted by the spray. Registered for use in Tasmania.
Any time	Triclopyr + *Picloram+ Aminopyralid	Grazon™ Extra (300 g/L + 100 g/L + 8 g/L)	Spring to Mid Summer 2.5 ml/L Autumn to Winter 3.5 ml/L	Not required when used as directed.	Where thorough coverage of the plants can be achieved, one application will usually give complete control with no regrowth. Treated bushes should be checked twelve months after the herbicide application and any regrowth treated. Registered for use in Tasmania.
Any time	**Metsulfuron methyl	Brushoff® (600 g/Kg)	0.1-0.15 g/L	Not required when used as directed.	APVMA Off-Label permit - PER84775. Will not affect grasses, will severely damage clovers and other broadleaved plants, including surrounding trees, if contacted by the spray. Soil-residual, hindering the re-establishment of clovers and other broadleaved plants for 6-12 months. Registered for use in Tasmania.
Any time	**Glyphosate	(360 g/L)	10-13 ml/L	Not required when used as directed.	APVMA Off-Label permit - PER84775. Addition of adjuvant required in accordance with label. Non-selective and will damage or kill trees and grasses that come into contact with spray drift. Registered for use in Tasmania.
Any time	Roundup® Biactive™	(360 g/L)	10-13 ml/L	Not required when used as directed.	Suitable for use near waterways. Non-selective and will damage or kill trees and grasses that come into contact with spray drift. Registered for use in Tasmania.

Drill and fill, cut stump and basal bark applications

Stage of Growth	Herbicide (active ingredient)	Example of commercial product (concentration of active ingredient)	Application rate of commercial product (With water unless otherwise indicated)	Withholding period	Comments
Use when plants actively growing	Triclopyr	Garlon® 600 (600 g/L)	20 ml per litre of diesel distillate	Not required when used as directed.	Basal Bark: Use for plants with a basal diameter up to 50mm without removing top growth. Spray or paint bark from ground level to a minimum height of 30 cm, wetting thoroughly to runoff. Cut Stump: Apply immediately (within 15 seconds) after top growth removal. Drill and Fill (Stem Injection): Suitable for basal stems >5cm. Drill holes between 5-10cm apart around each stem, angled downwards and sideways into the sapwood just under the bark. Immediately inject 2ml of herbicide per drill hole using a squirt bottle or syringe. Registered for use in Tasmania.
Use when plants actively growing	*Picloram	Vigilant®- Herbicide Gel (43 g/kg)	3-5 mm thick	Not required when used as directed.	Cut Stump: Cut stems 20mm above ground level, immediately apply gel over cut surface. For multi-stemmed plants treat at least 80 percent of stems including all main stems. Registered for use in Tasmania.
Use when plants actively growing	**Triclopyr+ *Picloram	Access™ (240 g/L + 120 g/L)	1 part to 60 parts of diesel distillate	Not required when used as directed.	APVMA Off-Label permit - PER84775. Basal Bark: Use for plants with a basal diameter up to 50mm without removing top growth. Spray or paint bark from ground level to a minimum height of 30 cm, wetting thoroughly to runoff. Cut Stump: Apply immediately (within 15 seconds) after top growth removal. Drill and Fill (Stem Injection): Suitable for basal stems >5cm. Drill holes between 5-10cm apart around each stem, angled downwards and sideways into the sapwood just under the bark. Fill holes immediately with herbicide using a squirt bottle or syringe. Registered for use in Tasmania.
Use when plants actively growing	**Glyphosate	(360 g/L)	Undiluted	Not required when used as directed.	APVMA Off-Label permit - PER84775. Cut Stump: Apply immediately (within 15 seconds) after top growth removal. Drill and Fill (Stem Injection): Suitable for basal stems >5cm. Drill holes between 5-10cm apart around each stem, angled downwards and sideways into the sapwood just under the bark. Immediately inject 1ml of herbicide per 2cm of drill hole using a squirt bottle or syringe. Registered for use in Tasmania.
Use when plants actively growing	Roundup® Biactive™	(360 g/L)	Undiluted	Not required when used as directed.	APVMA Off-Label permit - PER84775. Suitable for use near waterways. Cut Stump: Apply immediately (within 15 seconds) after top growth removal. Drill and Fill (Stem Injection): Suitable for basal stems >5cm. Drill holes between 5-10cm apart around each stem, angled downwards and sideways into the sapwood just under the bark. Immediately inject 2ml of herbicide per drill hole using a squirt bottle or syringe. Registered for use in Tasmania.

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

Important Disclaimer

To the extent permitted by law, the Tasmanian Department of Primary Industries, Parks, Water and Environment (including its employees and consultants) excludes all liability to any person for any consequences, including but not limited to all losses, damages, costs, expenses and any other compensation, arising directly or indirectly from using information or material (in part or in whole) contained on this website.

See also:
Weed Management Plan for Montpellier broom.
Weed Management Plan for English broom.