Teagasc Crop Report
Grassland Weed Control Reference Guide
Grassland Weed Control Reference Guide
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Integrated Pest Management
Adoption of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) approach where cultural control methods are considered before the use of pesticides is essential to sustainable weed control in grassland. A competitive sward will compete with weeds and leads to an overall reduction in weed infestation.
Use of pesticides should be the final piece of an overall IPM plan.
Simple IPM measures that should be considered;
- Growing more grass will limit space for weeds,
- Ensure pH, P & K are at optimum levels,
- Limit poaching,
- Identify underlining causes of waterlogging and put drainage in place,
- Topping weed before they go to seed.
Dock Control
Use of herbicides should be the final piece of an overall IPM plan.
Simple IPM measures that should be considered;
- Growing more grass will limit space for weeds,
- Ensure pH, P & K are at optimum levels,
- Limit poaching,
- Identify underlining causes of waterlogging and put drainage in place,
- Topping weed before they go to seed.
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