UC Weed Science

San Benito County Weed Management Area A County, State, Federal and Private Partnership Bring weeds from your ranch to have them identified by a botanist! Wednesday, December 4, 2019 Veterans Memorial Building, 649 San Benito Street (Main Hall), Hollister, California For information call (831) 637-5...

Vegetation Management/Monitoring--Biological Science Technician position through Point Reyes National Seashore Association Application deadline: 11/29/2019 The Biological Science Technician will work in collaboration with National Park Service staff to assist with a wide variety of tasks, including,...

Why scout for weeds? While weeds are present in every orchard, there is variation in the weed species composition and density from orchard to orchard. Scouting for weeds is the basis for a good Integrated Weed Management (IWM) plan.

From Deakin University in Australia...

In order to prevent herbicide damage in young trees, especially from postemergence herbicide, standard pomological practice is to apply white latex paint to the bottom 2 to 3 feet of trunk of newly planted trees, before applying herbicides.