Bulbil watsonia
Watsonia meriana var. bulbillifera
Weed profile
Perennial
Grass
Herb- Habitat: native vegetation, pastures
Impact
Competes with pasture and native vegetation.
Description
- Perennial growing from a corm.
- Erect, tough, hairless sword-shaped leaves.
- Flowering stem to 2 m high in spring with clusters of bulbils.
- Red tubular flowers 3-4 cm long.
Control options
metsulfuron-methyl (600g/kg)
Application Method: Spot spray
Application Rate: 10g/100L
Product Name: Brush-Off®
Herbicide Group: 2
Situation: Conservation areas, bushland and other non-crop areas.
Timing: Spot spray, September - early November
Comments: Soil active herbicide, may damage desirable vegetation. Non-crop situations only.
Legal Status: PER 13371 (exp. 2027)
glyphosate (450g/L) + metsulfuron-methyl (600g/kg)
Application Method: Spot spray
Application Rate: 1L + 10g/100L
Product Name: Roundup CT® + Associate®
Herbicide Group: 9, 2
Situation: Conservation areas, bushland and other non-crop areas.
Timing: Spot spray, September - November
Comments:
Non selective, avoid contact with desirable plants. Non-crop situations only.
Soil active herbicide, may damage desirable vegetation.
Legal Status: PER 13371 (exp. 2027)
glyphosate (450g/L)
Application Method: Spot spray
Application Rate: 1L/100L
Product Name: Roundup CT®
Herbicide Group: 9
Situation: Conservation areas, bushland and other non-crop areas.
Timing: Spot spray, September - November
Comments: Apply to fresh foliage. Slashing to promote fresh growth 2-3 weeks before spraying will increase effectiveness.
Legal Status: PER 13371 (exp. 2027)
glyphosate (450g/L)
Application Method: Sponge application
Application Rate: 1L/3L
Product Name: Roundup CT®
Herbicide Group: 9
Situation: Conservation areas, bushland and other non-crop areas.
Timing: Sponge application, September - November
Comments: Non selective, avoid contact with desirable plants. Non-crop situations only.
Legal Status: PER 13371 (exp. 2027)
glyphosate (360g/L)
Application Method: Sponge application
Application Rate: 1L/3L
Product Name: Roundup Biactive®
Herbicide Group: 9
Situation: Conservation areas, bushland and other non-crop areas.
Timing: Sponge application, September - November
Comments:
Suitable for use near waterways - refer to label. Use higher rate for plants 1-2m high.
Repeat applications will be required. Non selective, avoid contact with desirable plants. Non-crop situations only.
Legal Status: PER 13371 (exp. 2027)
2,2-DPA (740g/kg)
Application Method: Spot spray
Application Rate: 100g/10L
Product Name: Dalapon 740 SP Systemic Grasskiller®
Herbicide Group: 0
Situation: Non-crop areas
Timing: Spot spray, July - August, just before flowering stem emerges.
Comments:
Use 10L spray per 100 square metres.
Do not graze pasture or cut for stock feed for 2 days after application. Residues in soil may inhibit germination of sensitive plants for 30 days or more.
Legal Status: Registered
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.
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.
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.
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.
More Information
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Control advice
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