Q: We recently moved to a new home and have inherited flower beds which are inundated with thistle. We have weeded these beds several times, but more thistle just pops up. How can we control this ...

This has been a phenomenal year for germination of noxious weeds. Scotch thistle, for instance. Scotch thistle grows up to 13 feet tall. Cutting the root 2 inches below ground will kill that root and ...

Clopyralid applied to Canada thistle rosettes has provided better control in the following growing season than applications to bolted plants. The objectives of this research were to determine if using ...

Musk thistle is notorious for being difficult to control, because it is quite prolific in seed production. Management tactics can vary, and there’s no “one-size fits all” scenario. To help producers, ...

Canada thistle may look beautiful and innocent with its bright yellow and purple flowers towering above North Dakota's crops and prairie grasses, but looks may be deceiving. The plant is an invasive ...

Weeding is a chore that few home gardeners enjoy doing. In this article we'll discuss what a weed is, why weed management is important, different types of weeds and how to manage weeds so that you can ...

In 1998, musk thistle was put on the noxious weed list for all counties in Oklahoma. The law states, “It shall be the duty of every landowner in each county to treat, control or eradicate all Canada, ...

Russian thistle is a severe problem in fields after crop harvest in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) and is controlled either by tillage or broadcast applications of various herbicides. A study was ...

We are nearing an ideal time to apply chemical controls for musk thistles. When spring temperatures warm up and musk thistles start their growth, they are more easily controlled by foliar sprays, ...

VAIL, Colorado -Plumeless thistle (Carduus acanthoides) and musk thistle (carduus nutans) are commonly seen plants that are currently blooming around Eagle County. They grow similarly and can be ...