Weed Identification
What weed is that?
Identifying and controlling the weeds in your garden is a fantastic way you can 'do your bit' to keep Glen Innes Severn beautiful, preserve our native species, and even safeguard our economy!
These resources can help you to check for priority weeds in our region and contains great tips for effective removal of these pests.
NSW Weed Control Handbook
This handbook has been compiled as a guide for weed control in non-crop, aquatic and bushland situations in NSW.
Contents include:
- Integrated weed management
- Control techniques using herbicides
- Managing your legal responsibilities in applying pesticides
- Reducing herbicide spray drift
- Using adjuvants with herbicides
- Withholding periods
- Herbicide resistance
- Weeds with state priority biosecurity duties in NSW
- Minor-use permits
- Weed control in non-crop, aquatic and bushland situations
Click here to view the NSW Weed Control Handbook.
Apps
NSW WeedWise
The NSW WeedWise app provides key information to help users reduce the impact of noxious and environmental weeds in New South Wales. The app profiles over 300 weeds, describing their legal requirements under the Noxious Weeds Act 1993, control information and registered herbicide options.
Other useful resources
Fact sheets & documents
Websites
For a list of priority weeds on a State and regional level, visit www.weeds.dpi.nsw.gov.au
Download the "NSW WeedWise" app - free via the Android or Apple app stores.
Need further assistance? Contact Council's Biosecurity Officer on (02) 6730 2360 or mbertalli@gisc.nsw.gov.au