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Safe and Effective Use of Herbicides for Melaleuca Control. Ken Langeland UF/IFAS Agronomy Department Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants. Safety Personal protection Environmental Non-target vegetation Wildlife. Effectiveness Application technique Herbicide selection. Eye protection.
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Safe and Effective Use of Herbicides for Melaleuca Control Ken Langeland UF/IFAS Agronomy Department Center for Aquatic and Invasive Plants
Safety Personal protection Environmental Non-target vegetation Wildlife Effectiveness Application technique Herbicide selection
Eye protection Personal Protection Equipment Long sleeves Chemical resistant gloves Follow label PPE instructions!
Hack and Squirt Methods Of Application Foliar Cut Stump
Herbicides Used for Melaleuca Control Active Ingredient Brand Name(s) Application Method
Woody Stems Bark Inactive xylem Cambium and phloem Active xylem
Cut Stump Applications • Cut as close to ground as possible • If possible cut stumps level! • Concentrate herbicide just inside bark • Treat entire circumference • Use dyes to keep track of what’s been treated • Treat within 15 minutes of cut
Hack and Squirt • Cut all the way around stem • Cut all the way in to cambium • Apply herbicide to exposed cambium • Use dyes • Treat within 15 minutes of cut
Foliar Application • Mature leaves very leathery • Most herbicides will not penetrate • Surfactants very important
Acute Toxicity The lower the number, the higher the toxicity (i.e., it takes a smaller amount to cause toxicity)
Current Control • Aerial w/ 3qt Arsenal + 3qt Rodeo + 4 MSO • Girdle w/ 25% Arsenal + 25% Rodeo, 50% Arsenal • Cut-stump w/ 25% Arsenal
Aerial Herbicide Applications to Melaleuca at TAME Demonstration Sites Estimated percent control
Hack and Squirt Herbicide Treatments at TAME Demonstration Sites Estimated percent control
Cut Stump Herbicide Treatments at TAME Demonstration Sites Estimated percent control
Herbicide Treatment Costs ($/acre) for Cut stump (shaded) and Hack and Squirt
Conclusions • Roundup SC best homeowner recommendation • Brush-B-Gon, Brush Killer provide adequate control for homeowners • Arsenal (>25%) provides most consistent results • To minimize non-target damage • Cut close to ground and level • Apply 50-100% Rundup solution • Put enough (?) on • Cost comparison (per gallon) • Arsenal $260 • Garlon 3A $65 • Roundup $20 • Rodeo $40