mplementing a successful integrated weed management program requires preventing knapweeds and starthistle from spreading, detecting and eradicating new infestations, containing large infestations and combining strategies to favor desired plants. The success of a knapweed management program requires long-term commitment and cooperation between private land owners, public land users and government agencies.
Preventing weed seed spread onto adjacent rangeland is the most cost-effective management strategy. Each of us must reduce or eliminate knapweed and starthistle seed dispersal by:
Not driving motorized vehicles through knapweed or starthistle infestations.
Purchasing and transporting only certified noxious weed seed free hay and forage.
Minimizing soil disturbance on range and other non-crop lands.
Eradicating small patches of knapweed or starthistle before they have a chance to spread.
Containing large knapweed and starthistle infestations.
Seeding desirable perennial grass species immediately on areas disturbed by construction, mining or other activities.
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