362.T1
Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: SupplementUniversity of California, Davis
Weed Control
Mechanical Weed Control
• Hand Pulling• Hoeing• Cultivating• Burning• Mowing• Smothering with
plastic mulches
362.T2
Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: SupplementUniversity of California, Davis
Weed Control
Cultural Weed Control
• Crop rotation• Use of weed-free crop
seed• Use of smother crops
362.T3
Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: SupplementUniversity of California, Davis
Weed Control
Biological Weed Control
• The objective of biological control is to reduce weed populations, not eradicate them.
• Some natural enemies which are often used are Klamath Weed Beetles, Puncture Vine Beetles, & domestic geese.
362.T4
Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: SupplementUniversity of California, Davis
Weed Control
Biological Weed Control (cont’d.)
Animals in pasture.
362.T5
Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: SupplementUniversity of California, Davis
Weed Control
Chemical Weed Control
• Herbicides are often used because they are inexpensive and effective when handled properly.
• If handled improperly, however, they may kill your crop and contaminate ground water.
362.T6
Model Agricultural Core Curriculum: SupplementUniversity of California, Davis
Weed Control
Chemical Weed Control (cont’d.)
Selective Herbicide Non-Selective HerbicideKills only selected plants. Kills all plants where applied.