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GIANT DEVIL'S FIG
Giant Devil's Fig (Solanum chrysotrichum) is similar to Tropical Soda Apple (Solanum viarum), a NSW weed alert. The same vigilance should be applied to Giant Devil's Fig to prevent it establishing in Sydney. There are similar looking native plants so it is important to be cautious with identification of these species. Be 100% sure of what the plant is before destroying!! Please contact SydneyRead more »
New Weed Alerts
Tropical Soda Apple (Solanum viarum) is a state wide weed alert. One plant has been found in Sydney that we are aware of. It has been eradicated. Familiarise yourself with this threat here. Wild Onion (Asphodelus fistulosus) One confirmed infestation in Sydney along Centenary Drive (Strathfield Council) SWC entry on Wild Onion More info (management recommendations from another area) Read more »
Gazettal of Order 28
The new Noxious Weed Order 28 was gazetted on 30th September 2011. The Order contains new wording for "control measures" of noxious weeds. View order here. Read more »
Myrtle Rust - Plant Pathogen !
Myrtle Rust is a plant fungal disease first detected on a property on the central coast of New South Wales in 2010. It affects plants belonging to the Myrtaceae family, which includes many Australian native species including Eucalyptus. Myrtle Rust has now been detected in many locations in NSW and Queensland ranging from commercial plant nurseries, recreational areas and large areas ofRead more »
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Scrape and Paint Stem
Sometimes this is more effective than cut and paint
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Hand Pulling Weeds
Sounds easy but here are some tips
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2. Weeding Tools and Equipment
Bush regenerators often use these tools
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Digging out Asthma Weed
Asthma Weed requires special precautions
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Frilling
Used for woody weed trees and shrubs
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