Several non-native Acacia species are declared pests in Western Australia. Information about these pests can be found on the acacia: declared pest page.
Login or set up a new account on DPIRDs online training site to access:
- a training course on how to identify African acacias and report them.
- training material that you can use to teach community groups how to identify African acacias.
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:
- Picloram + tricolopyr
| Herbicide: Picloram + triclopyr (Group I) (various trade names: see APVMA link) | |
| Active ingredient | 100g/L picloram + 300g/L triclopyr |
| Rate of product/10L water | 35mL |
| Wetting agent | Add at recommended rate as per label |
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| Herbicide: Access (Group I) | |
| Active ingredient | 120g/L picloram (iso-octyl ester) + 240g/L triclopyr (butoxyethyl ester) |
| Rate of product/ha | 1:60 in distillate |
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| Herbicide: Triclopyr (Group I) (various trade names: see APVMA link) | |
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