African feathergrass
Cenchrus macrourus
Weed profile
Perennial
Grass
Fire hazard- Habitat: native vegetation, pastures
Impact
Competes with pasture. Fire hazard.
Description
- Perennial grass forming large tussocks.
- Rough, densely crowded leaves.
- Slender seed heads on stems to 2 m tall.
Control options
glyphosate (450g/L)
Application Method: Wiper
Application Rate: 2.6L/10L
Product Name: agVantage Glyphosate 450®
Herbicide Group: 9
Situation: Non-crop areas and pastures.
Timing: Wiper, while actively growing.
Comments:
Non selective, avoid contact with desirable plants. Add an organosilicone penetrant.
Legal Status: PER 9792 (exp. 2025)
glyphosate (450g/L)
Application Method: Spot spray
Application Rate: 800mL/100L
Product Name: Roundup CT®
Herbicide Group: 9
Situation: Non-crop areas and pastures.
Timing: Spot spray, while actively growing.
Comments: Non selective, avoid contact with desirable plants. Add an organosilicone penetrant.
Legal Status: PER 9792 (exp. 2025)
glyphosate (450g/L)
Application Method: Boom spray
Application Rate: 4.8L/ha
Product Name: agVantage Glyphosate 450®
Herbicide Group: 9
Situation: Non-crop areas and pastures.
Timing: Boom spray, while actively growing.
Comments:
Non selective, avoid contact with desirable plants. Add an organosilicone penetrant.
Legal Status: PER 9792 (exp. 2025)
glyphosate (450g/L)
Application Method: Spot spray
Application Rate: 1L/100L
Product Name: agVantage Glyphosate 450®
Herbicide Group: 9
Situation: Conservation areas, bushland and other non-crop areas.
Timing: Spot spray, while actively growing.
Comments:
Non selective, avoid contact with desirable plants. Add an organosilicone penetrant.
Legal Status: PER 13371 (exp. 2027)
flupropanate (745g/L) + glyphosate (450g/L)
Application Method: Wiper
Application Rate: 500mL + 260mL/10L
Product Name: Tussock™ + Roundup CT®
Herbicide Group: 0, 9
Situation: Non-crop areas and pastures.
Timing: Wiper, early in the season.
Comments:
Apply to fresh foliage. Add a non-ionic surfactant. Slashing to promote fresh growth 2-3 weeks before spraying will increase effectiveness.
Non selective, avoid contact with desirable plants. Residues in the soil may suppress weeds and other susceptible species for one to two years.
Legal Status: PER 9792 (exp. 2025)
flupropanate (745g/L) + glyphosate (450g/L)
Application Method: Spot spray
Application Rate: 300mL + 500mL/100L
Product Name: Tussock™ + agVantage Glyphosate 450®
Herbicide Group: 0, 9
Situation: Non-crop areas and pastures.
Timing: Spot spray, early in the season.
Comments:
Apply to fresh foliage. Add a non-ionic surfactant. Slashing to promote fresh growth 2-3 weeks before spraying will increase effectiveness. Use higher rate on dense infestations.
Non selective, avoid contact with desirable plants. Residues in the soil may suppress weeds and other susceptible species for one to two years.
Legal Status: PER 9792 (exp. 2025)
flupropanate (745g/L) + glyphosate (450g/L)
Application Method: Boom spray
Application Rate: 3L + 300-500mL/ha
Product Name: Tussock™ + agVantage Glyphosate 450®
Herbicide Group: 0, 9
Situation: Non-crop areas and pastures.
Timing: Boom spray, early in the season.
Comments:
Apply to fresh foliage. Add a non-ionic surfactant. Slashing to promote fresh growth 2-3 weeks before spraying will increase effectiveness. Use higher rate on dense infestations.
Non selective, avoid contact with desirable plants. Residues in the soil may suppress weeds and other susceptible species for one to two years.
Legal Status: PER 9792 (exp. 2025)
flupropanate (745g/L)
Application Method: Wiper
Application Rate: 500mL/10L
Product Name: Tussock™
Herbicide Group: 0
Situation: Non-crop areas and pastures.
Timing: Wiper, early in the season.
Comments: Add a non-ionic surfactant. Do not graze or cut for stockfeed for at least 14 days after application.
Legal Status: PER 9792 (exp. 2025)
flupropanate (745g/L)
Application Method: Spot spray
Application Rate: 300mL/100L
Product Name: Tussock™
Herbicide Group: 0
Situation: Non-crop areas and pastures.
Timing: Spot spray, early in the season.
Comments:
A slow-working residual. Add a non-ionic surfactant. If spraying late in the season add glyphosate for faster knockdown.
Do not graze or cut for stockfeed for at least 14 days after application. Residues in the soil may suppress weeds and other susceptible species for one to two years.
Legal Status: PER 9792 (exp. 2025)
flupropanate (745g/L)
Application Method: Boom spray
Application Rate: 3L/ha
Product Name: Tussock™
Herbicide Group: 0
Situation: Non-crop areas and pastures.
Timing: Boom spray, early in the season.
Comments:
A slow-working residual. If spraying late in the season add glyphosate for faster knockdown. Add a non-ionic surfactant. Do not graze or cut for stockfeed for at least 4 months after application.
Residues in the soil may suppress weeds and other susceptible species for one to two years.
Legal Status: PER 9792 (exp. 2025)
Legal requirements in each region
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 to take reasonable steps to kill plants and prevent their spread. 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.
Land owners in this region to take reasonable steps to kill plants and prevent their spread. 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.
Land owners in this region to take reasonable steps to kill plants and prevent their spread. 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.
Land owners in this region to take reasonable steps to kill plants and prevent their spread. 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.
Land owners in this region to take reasonable steps to kill plants and prevent their spread. 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.
Land owners in this region to take reasonable steps to kill plants and prevent their spread. 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.
Land owners in this region to take reasonable steps to kill plants and prevent their spread. 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.
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.
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Control advice
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