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We live in West Linn and our neighbors on both sides have recently cleared their land. The additional light has led to a pretty aggressive up...
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Blackberry Control #874357
Asked June 23, 2024, 11:29 PM EDT
Hello-
We live in West Linn and our neighbors on both sides have recently cleared their land. The additional light has led to a pretty aggressive uptick in our weed problems. The biggest offender is blackberries. We are wondering if there is a product we can spray them with that is not as noxious as Round Up. We would rather not use that product, but we need something that we can apply easily. We live on two acres and the blackberries on our perimeter are pretty extensive. Thanks so much for any help you can offer.
Clackamas County Oregon
Expert Response
Thank you for your question, Megan. There are not many safe, fast and easy ways to control this weed, once it has the upper hand. Several herbicides can be used, but I suggest that you reduce the need by using mechanical methods first. Perhaps the information here will help: https://solvepestproblems.oregonstate.edu/weeds/himalayan-blackberry
Good luck!
Good luck!