How to kill locoweed in horse pastures. - Ask Extension
I have a lot of locoweed in my horse pasture and desperately need to eradicate it! I know that the best chemicals to kill it can only be purchased by ...
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How to kill locoweed in horse pastures. #875529
Asked July 01, 2024, 3:13 PM EDT
I have a lot of locoweed in my horse pasture and desperately need to eradicate it! I know that the best chemicals to kill it can only be purchased by a licensed professional. What can be used by the average person to kill about a 1/2 acre of locoweed asap?
Park County Colorado
Expert Response
Unfortunately the only herbicides that effectively control locoweeds are restricted use herbicides. You can contact a local landscaping or weed management company and ask to use: Grazon P&D, Escort, Ally or Clopyralid) when plants are actively growing and when enough soil moisture is present to achieve full and fast control of locoweeds.
After spraying, reducing grazing pressure and encouraging desirable vegetation is key.
Pulling or digging plants out frequently should also kill them eventually. Make sure to dispose plant parts, and especially seeds away from the field.
