Report the presence of this pest before undertaking control
Information about this pest can be found on the Chilean needle grass: 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.
Control options
Chemical control options can be found below. For other methods of control please refer to the aquatic weed control page, and the declared plant control handbook.
Chemical control options
| Recommended herbicides | Flupropanate; Glyphosate |
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| Flupropanate (Group J) (various trade names: see APVMA link) | |
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| Active ingredient | 745g/L flupropanate |
| Rate of product/10L water | Spot spray 10–30mL |
| Rate of product/ha | 1.5–3L |
| Remarks | APVMA permit 9792 covers use of this active. Permit expires 30th Nov 2020. |
| Glyphosate (Group M) (various trade names: see APVMA link) | |
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| Active ingredient | Glyphosate 360g/L |
| Rate of product/10L water | Spot spray 20–50mL |
| Rate of product/ha | 6L. Other formulations available. Adjust rates if using these. |