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Boom sprayers are pulled by a tractor to spray large areas of land

Changes to 2,4-D High Volatile Ester (HVE) herbicide registration

2 October 2013

The Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA) has amended the registration of 2,4-D High Volatile Ester (HVE) herbicides.

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Climbers out of control

13 December 2013

Many climbing plants enhance vertical space in the garden, but some can become a serious nuisance for you and your neighbours.

Purple tubular flowers.

Plants that invade bushland

6 February 2014

Many exotic plants from overseas and elsewhere in Australia, escape from properties and invade natural habitats in Western Australia.

Boat on a river choked by weed.

Aquatic weeds

8 April 2014

Some aquatic plants used in ponds and aquariums are highly invasive and have become serious weeds in natural waterways.

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Declared plant management calendar for the South West region

31 March 2014

Under the Biosecurity and Agriculture Management Act 2007 landholders must take control measures to destroy, prevent or eradicate declared pests.

Improving the best practice integrated weed management package 2013 trial report

8 January 2014

This trial examines the positive impact of crop competition, crop type rotation and the mouldboard plough on weed management.

Broad-leaf pepper growing in bushland

Suckering trees

16 December 2013

Any tree that can sprout suckers from its roots at a considerable distance from the parent plant may cause problems, both where it grows and in adjacent properties

Controlling annual ryegrass in fencelines/fallows and reducing glyphosate resistance development 2014 trial report

17 October 2014

Two control timings were investigated to control weeds in fencelines, once early in the year with a good residual and a knockdown, followed by another one later in the season (after the seeding and

Martin Harries kneeling in a wheat crop

Focus paddocks 2014 trial report

18 September 2014

Management of weeds, disease and nitrogen nutrition are ongoing challenges that limit yield potential.

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Slime moulds

6 May 2014

During autumn and spring, yellow, grey or brown masses of slimy, frothy, or powdery material may suddenly appear on lawns, mulch, and low-growing plants.

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Sending specimens for identification

18 December 2013

Information on how to collect a specimen, where to send it for identification and the precautions to consider before collecting any plant or animal specimens.

Opuntiod cactus best practice manual

Opuntioid cacti: best practice control manual

25 October 2017

A national best practice control manual has been developed for invasive opuntioid cacti in Australia.

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Be weed-aware

16 December 2013

Most individuals presume that they are already weed-aware because of the effort they put into removing weeds from their lawns and flower beds.

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