Weeds & Invasive Plants

This 3-page publication explains how to control noxious plants‚ competitive, unwanted, or invader species early.

Western horse nettle is a weedy perennial in the nightshade family. Ranchers need to control it with herbicides to prevent livestock from ingesting poison that the weed produces. This publication specifies various herbicide options and the application rates for each one. (2 pages)

Texas Cooperative Extension and the Texas Agricultural Experiment Station have developed, tested and approved two three-step ways to control Texas bull nettle. This publication explains how you can effectively deal with this native Texas plant and still be environmentally responsible at the same time. (2 pages)

Perennial broomweed is widespread on dry ranges and deserts from California to Texas and north to Idaho. It is poisonous to cattle, sheep, goats and swine. Two methods of controlling this plant are described in this publication: The ground broadcast spray method The individual plant leaf spray method (2 pages)

This publication explains two simple, effective and environmentally responsible methods for controlling common broomweed on rangeland.

This publication explains two simple, effective and environmentally responsible methods for controlling Drummond's and common goldenweed on rangeland. (2 pages)

This publication explains two simple, effective, and environmentally responsible methods for controlling silverleaf nightshade on rangeland.

This publication explains a safe, effective, four-step method for calibrating herbicide sprayers. (2 pages)

Threadleaf groundsel is a shrubby perennial weed found on rangelands in west central and west Texas. It is toxic to cattle and horses. Two methods of controlling this plant are described in this publication: The ground broadcast spray method The individual plant leaf spray method (2 pages)