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NOXIOUS
WEED CONTROL AUTHORITY
3015 Menke Circle
Omaha, NE. 68134
(402) 444-4583
MUSK THISTLE
& PLUMELESS THISTLE
CONTROL METHODS
Douglas County Noxious Weed Control provides this information as a courtesy (disclaimer) to those who
are interested in controlling noxious weeds. We recommend a combination of two methods below (an
integrated approach) to effectively control an infestation. If you prefer to have a Commercial
Company take care of your Control needs, you can visit our Contractor's Page or use any
Contractor found in the Yellow Pages. Equipment may also be available at a local rental store.
Remember, no matter what method(s) is used, ALL AREAS of the property must be
maintained. These areas include around fences, poles, mounds, holes, hillsides
(no matter how steep), and any other areas that may require specialized control.
CHEMICAL APPLICATION
Note: The below information is derived from the Nebraska Cooperative Extension EC 06-130-D
(HERBICIDE USE IN NEBRASKA). Please consult the individual pesticide label for proper application rates.
Always read and follow label directions and wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment
* A property owner is not limited to these Herbicides only. Other Herbicides may be available, please consult
the individual herbicide label for proper application directions. Herbicides can be found at coops, area nurseries,
retail stores, farm stores, and other landscape centers. For more information on Herbicides and their uses please
check with the Douglas County Extension Service.
MECHANICAL CONTROL
BIOLOGICAL CONTROLS
There are Biological Controls (insects) available for Musk Thistle, but they haven't proved in
Douglas County to work past the terminal blossom (the single tallest blossom).
This is due to our climate and region.Therefore, Douglas County Weed Control will
not accept the use of these controls as a viable tool.
CONTROL METHOD RECOMMENDATION
Note: Improving the conditions and competition of desirable grasses and vegetation
is the best defense against noxious weeds. Avoiding waste areas, overgrazing, disturbed
ground and proper care of existing vegetation, will aid in keeping noxious weeds away.
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CONTROL METHODS
Douglas County Noxious Weed Control provides this information as a courtesy (disclaimer) to those who
are interested in controlling noxious weeds. We recommend a combination of two methods below (an
integrated approach) to effectively control an infestation. If you prefer to have a Commercial
Company take care of your Control needs, you can visit our Contractor's Page or use any
Contractor found in the Yellow Pages. Equipment may also be available at a local rental store.
Remember, no matter what method(s) is used, ALL AREAS of the property must be
maintained. These areas include around fences, poles, mounds, holes, hillsides
(no matter how steep), and any other areas that may require specialized control.
CHEMICAL APPLICATION
Note: The below information is derived from the Nebraska Cooperative Extension EC 06-130-D
(HERBICIDE USE IN NEBRASKA). Please consult the individual pesticide label for proper application rates.
Always read and follow label directions and wear the proper Personal Protective Equipment
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HERBICIDE*
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APPLICATION TIMING
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REMARKS
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Ally
Curtail |
Late Fall or Spring
before Bolting |
Use in Pasture, grasses for seed, fallow and
CRP.
Curtail may be used in Wheat |
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Escort
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Bolted plants in Spring
before flowering |
Use in noncropland and roadsides. Add surfactant
1 pint/100 gal.water |
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2,4-D LV Ester (4L)
2,4-D LV Ester (4L) |
Late Fall treatment of rosettes or Spring before flowering stalks lengthen. |
Annual treatments necessary for control of new
seedlings. Fall applications after trees drop leaves and before
leafing out in the Spring reduces damage. Do not apply after "soil
freeze up" in the Fall. For use on Ranges and Permanent pastures
only.
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Tordon 22K
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Oct. 1 - Dec. 1
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Same as box above.
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* A property owner is not limited to these Herbicides only. Other Herbicides may be available, please consult
the individual herbicide label for proper application directions. Herbicides can be found at coops, area nurseries,
retail stores, farm stores, and other landscape centers. For more information on Herbicides and their uses please
check with the Douglas County Extension Service.
MECHANICAL CONTROL
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METHOD
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TIMING
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REMARKS
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Mowing
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Late Spring to Late Summer
bolting to flowering stalks before seed formation |
Mowing too early may cause repeat mowings
soon after. Once seeds begin to set, they may continue to develop
in the seedhead after a mowing.
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Handwork
Digging Handcutting |
All Season
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Digging - You do not have to remove the entire
root, but you have to go deep enough to get the crown (sits
just beneath the rosette) Dig at least
6 inches below the rosette or plant. Handcutting - Remove seed head and dispose. Then chop as low on the plant as possible. Dig up crown . |
BIOLOGICAL CONTROLS
There are Biological Controls (insects) available for Musk Thistle, but they haven't proved in
Douglas County to work past the terminal blossom (the single tallest blossom).
This is due to our climate and region.Therefore, Douglas County Weed Control will
not accept the use of these controls as a viable tool.
CONTROL METHOD RECOMMENDATION
Note: Improving the conditions and competition of desirable grasses and vegetation
is the best defense against noxious weeds. Avoiding waste areas, overgrazing, disturbed
ground and proper care of existing vegetation, will aid in keeping noxious weeds away.
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SPRING
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SUMMER
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FALL
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Chemical
Mid April -Mid June (depending on plant stage) |
Mowing
Flower Stage |
Chemical
Around the First Frost Oct. 1 - Dec. 1 Before "ground freeze" |
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