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December is Primetime for Chinese Privet Control

December 18, 2017 Comments Off on December is Primetime for Chinese Privet Control

AUBURN, Ala. — Chinese privet is commonly found as an ornamental throughout the southeastern United States, but it is an invasive species in the region’s woodlands. December is an optimal time to control Chinese privet. At this time, hardwoods are dormant and will avoid injury from herbicides. Chinese privet is a single to multi-stemmed shrub with dark green leaves that ... Read More »

Cogongrass Research Offers Hope for Control

January 15, 2015 Comments Off on Cogongrass Research Offers Hope for Control

Cogongrass

Cogongrass, an aggressive invasive species, has been causing problems in Alabama’s forests and fields for more than 20 years, but research performed by Alabama Extension’s Dr. Nancy Loewenstein and former Alabama Extension specialist, Dr. Stephen Enloe, has proven successful against the invasive species. Because of its Asian origin, cogongrass is known to some as “Japan grass,” and the species found ... Read More »

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