Dodder
Cuscuta spp.
See it - Report it
Early detection is vital to stop Dodder becoming established in South Australia.
If you see this weed, please report it to the National Pest Alert Hotline (Freecall) 1800 084 881.
Weed profile
Annual
Climber
Reportable
Contaminates produce
Impact
Parasite on lucerne and other crops.
Description
- Annual, leafless climber.
- Fine tangled white to orange stems twine around host plants.
- Masses of tiny white flowers in summer.
- Seeds in globular capsules.
Control options
glyphosate (450g/L) + metsulfuron-methyl (600g/kg)
Application Method: Spot spray
Application Rate: 800mL + 3-5g/100L
Product Name: agVantage Glyphosate 450® + Brush-Off®
Herbicide Group: 9, 2
Situation: Non-crop situations.
Timing: Spot spray, September - February
Comments:
Kills the host plants such as Noogoora burr.
Non selective, avoid contact with desirable plants.
Soil active herbicide, may damage desirable vegetation.
Legal Status: Registered
glyphosate (450g/L)
Application Method: Spot spray
Application Rate: 1L/100L
Product Name: agVantage Glyphosate 450®
Herbicide Group: 9
Situation: Non-crop situations.
Timing: Spot spray, September - February
Comments: Kills the host plants. Non selective, avoid contact with desirable plants.
Legal Status: Registered
glyphosate (360g/L)
Application Method: Spot spray
Application Rate: 1L/100L
Product Name: Roundup Biactive®
Herbicide Group: 9
Situation: Non-crop situations.
Timing: Spot spray, September - February
Comments: Kills the host plants. Non selective, avoid contact with desirable plants.
Legal Status: Registered
Burning
Situation: Single spot infestations only.
Timing: Whenever detected
Comments: Burn to kill the host and destroy the seed bank. Use a weed burner, or burn hay on the spot where safe to do so. Subject to seasonal restrictions on burning.
Legal requirements in each region
Land owners in this region to eliminate the plant from their property. Enforceable by the Alinytjara Wiluṟara Landscape Board.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be transported on a public road, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be imported into the region.
land owners in this region must notify the Alinytjara Wiluṟara Landscape Board of any infestation of the plant found on their land.
Land owners in this region to eliminate the plant from their property. Enforceable by the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be transported on a public road, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be imported into the region.
land owners in this region must notify the Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board of any infestation of the plant found on their land.
Land owners in this region to eliminate the plant from their property. Enforceable by the Green Adelaide Board.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be transported on a public road, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be imported into the region.
land owners in this region must notify the Green Adelaide Board of any infestation of the plant found on their land.
Land owners in this region to eliminate the plant from their property. Enforceable by the Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be transported on a public road, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be imported into the region.
land owners in this region must notify the Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board of any infestation of the plant found on their land.
Land owners in this region to eliminate the plant from their property. Enforceable by the Kangaroo Island Landscape Board.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be transported on a public road, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be imported into the region.
land owners in this region must notify the Kangaroo Island Landscape Board of any infestation of the plant found on their land.
Land owners in this region to eliminate the plant from their property. Enforceable by the Limestone Coast Landscape Board.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be transported on a public road, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be imported into the region.
land owners in this region must notify the Limestone Coast Landscape Board of any infestation of the plant found on their land.
Land owners in this region to eliminate the plant from their property. Enforceable by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be transported on a public road, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be imported into the region.
land owners in this region must notify the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board of any infestation of the plant found on their land.
Land owners in this region to eliminate the plant from their property. Enforceable by the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be transported on a public road, including as a contaminant of anything.
land owners in this region must notify the Northern and Yorke Landscape Board of any infestation of the plant found on their land.
Land owners in this region to eliminate the plant from their property. Enforceable by the South Australian Arid Lands Landscape Board.
Must not be sold or traded in any way, including as a contaminant of anything.
Must not be transported on a public road, including as a contaminant of anything.
land owners in this region must notify the South Australian Arid Lands Landscape Board of any infestation of the plant found on their land.
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Control advice
For further help and advice managing this weed contact your regional landscape board: