Report the presence of this pest before undertaking control
Information about this pest can be found on the jointed goatgrass: 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.
Control options
Chemical control options can be found below. For other methods of control please refer to the jointed goatgrass: what you should know page.
Chemical control options
Recommended herbicides | Glyphosate; Diquat + paraquat; Atrazine; Raptor® |
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Herbicide: Glyphosate (Group M) (various trade names: see APVMA link) | |
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Active ingredient | Main products have 360, 450, 490, 500, 540g/L & 680 and 840g/kg glyphosate |
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More information | Because jointed goatgrass is genetically similar to wheat it will behave in a similar manner, although it may produce seeds that can survive for up to five years. |
Other control measures | Grazing, spraying or slashing to prevent seed formation is essential. The product Spray.Seed at 1-2L/ha will give similar results. |
Herbicide: Atrazine (Group C) (various trade names: see APVMA link) | |
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Active ingredient | 500g/L, 600g/L and 900g/kg atrazine |
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Time of application | Apply to moist soils |
Remarks | Adjust rates for 600 and 900g formulations |
Herbicide: Raptor® (Group B) | |
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Active ingredient | Imazamox 700g/kg |
Rate of product/ha | 45–50g/ha for legume pastures |
Time of application | From third trifoliate leaf to prior to flowering |
Wetting agent | Hasten or Kwickin @ 500mL/100L water |
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