Information about this pest can be found on the athel pine: declared pest page.
Chemical requirements
When using any agricultural chemicals please ensure that you always follow instructions on the label and any permit. Users of agricultural chemical products must always strictly comply with the directions on the label and the conditions of any permit. To view permits or product labels go to the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority website.
Chemical control options
Chemical control options can be found below. For other methods of control please refer to the declared plant control handbook.
Recommended herbicides | Seedlings/juveniles and semi mature
Isolated mature trees cut stump
Large mature trees in dense stands
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| Herbicide: Triclopyr (Group I) (various trade names: see APVMA link) | |
| Active ingredient | a) 600g/L triclopyr b) 755g/L triclopyr |
| Rate of product/10L water | 100mL |
| Remarks |
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| Herbicide: Fluroxypyr (Group I) (various trade names: see APVMA link) | |
| Active ingredient | 200, 333 and 400g/L formulations containing fluroxypyr |
| Rate of product/10L water | 60mL |
| Remarks | Treated as an all over foliage spray |