Bogbean

Riparian and lake margins, ponds, wetlands.

Sets seed. Vegetative spread from stem extension, rhizomes and stem fragments.

Grows rapidly and clogs waterways.

Site Management

Follow up treated areas 3 times per year. Encourage natural regeneration of native plants or replant treated areas where possible after 2-3 treatments to establish dense ground cover and minimise reinvasion.

Recommended approaches

Physical control

Method: Dig out

Plant parts requiring disposal: Stems and roots

Disposal options: Compost stems and roots in a composting weed bag or remove to greenwaste or landfill. Cover terrestrial sites with black plastic or weedmat for 6 to 12 months

Biocontrol

Biocontrol is currently not available for this species.

Community agrichemical control recommendations

Basic Growsafe certified
For small infestations on terrestrial sites:
Foliar spray with 0.5g metsulfuron-methyl per 1L of water
For small infestations on aquatic sites:
Foliar spray with 20ml glyphosate green per 1 L of water

Certified Handler/Experienced agrichemical user
For medium to large infestations on terrestrial sites:
Foliar spray with 5g metsulfuron-methyl per 10L of water and 20ml penetrant
For medium to large infestations on aquatic sites:
Foliar spray with 200ml glyphosate green per 10L of water

CAUTION: When using any herbicide or pesticide please read the label thoroughly to ensure that all instructions and safety requirements are followed.