Weed Control

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Weed Control

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Weed control in spinach is fundamental to a producer's economic viability. However, in the past decade, few new herbicides have been registered for use in spinach. This publication outlines the primary weed pests of spinach, integrated weed management strategies, and recent research findings as they influence current best practices for controlling weeds in spinach. (10 […]

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Soil solarization is an environmentally friendly method of using the sun’ power to control pests such as bacteria, insects, and weeds in the soil. This publication explains how home gardeners and crop producers can solarize their soil to significantly reduce weeds long and short term. Also outlined are the results of two research trials to […]

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Using an integrated approach that combines cultural, mechanical, and chemical methods can help you manage weeds in pastures and forages effectively, economically, and with little harm to the environment.

Courses

Course

This course is designed for landowners and pesticide applicators who are looking for emergent aquatic plant identification and management techniques, or an integrated pest management Continuing Education Credit (CEU).

Course

This four-course aquatic vegetation series provides landowners and pesticide applicators biological information for submerged, algae, floating, and emergent species of problematic aquatic plants found in Texas.

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This course is designed for landowners and pesticide applicators who are looking for aquatic vegetation management techniques or CEUs. During this course, you will learn why aquatic vegetation is problematic, how to manage it, prevention methods, and effective forms of control and mode of action.

All Resources on Weed Control

  • Publication

    Weed control in spinach is fundamental to a producer's economic viability. However, in the past decade, few new herbicides have been registered for use in spinach. This publication outlines the primary weed pests of spinach, integrated weed management strategies, and recent research findings as they influence current best practices for controlling weeds in spinach. (10 […]

  • Publication

    Soil solarization is an environmentally friendly method of using the sun’ power to control pests such as bacteria, insects, and weeds in the soil. This publication explains how home gardeners and crop producers can solarize their soil to significantly reduce weeds long and short term. Also outlined are the results of two research trials to […]

  • Publication

    Using an integrated approach that combines cultural, mechanical, and chemical methods can help you manage weeds in pastures and forages effectively, economically, and with little harm to the environment.

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    Integrated Pest Management (IPM) can be used to control weeds, keep lawns healthy and protect the environment.

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    Ponds are nutrient sinks-a place where incoming nutrients from the watershed accumulate over time. This makes ponds the perfect place for aquatic vegetation to grow, often negatively impacting evaporation rates, recreation, aesthetic value, fish, and wildlife habitat. Preventing aquatic vegetation from entering or becoming established in a pond can save time and money in the […]

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    This 2-page quick reference guide for common rangeland and pasture herbicides includes information on active ingredients, trade names, grazing restrictions, hay harvest restrictions, and rainfast intervals. Each entry indicates whether an applicator license is required. (2 pages)

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    The tropical sod webworm can cause significant damage to managed turf very quickly. This publication explores this pest's life cycle and geographic distribution as well as how to identify the larval stage and the damage it causes. Sources for treatment recommendations are included. (2 pages)

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    When performed properly, mowing is used to maintain a particular turf grass height and appearance that supports the specific use and aesthetic expectations of that area. This publication details several mowing factors and recommendations for warm-season turf grasses. (4 pages)

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    Bermudagrasses are widely used for sports field playing surfaces in transition zones and southern climates. To maintain high-quality and visually-appealing playing surfaces during the dormant season, sports fields are often overseeded with a cool-season turfgrass. This publication discusses considerations for choosing a cool-season turfgrass species, field preparation, and proper seeding techniques, as well as post-seeding […]

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    It can be difficult for homeowners to differentiate between herbicide products available to them. This publication was created as an overview of several active ingredients commonly found in widely-available herbicides and simple tips for product selection. (12 pages)

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