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Star thistle management #874815

Asked June 26, 2024, 2:21 PM EDT

Hello! I have a field of star thistle approximately 1 acre in size. Every year it seems to spread a little bit more. This year a friend loaned me a large solarizing black tarp. Do you know if solarizing will kill star thistle? Thank you!

Jackson County Oregon

Expert Response

Greetings,

Here is our guide for managing Star Thistle. Let us know if you have any follow up questions: https://solvepestproblems.oregonstate.edu/weeds/yellow-starthistle

Warm Regards, Replied June 27, 2024, 1:40 PM EDT

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