Japanese Stiltgrass Control Methods
The key to managing japanese stiltgrass is the prevention of seed production and there are many ways to do that.
Japanese stiltgrass control methods. The graphic below outlines which methods can be used successfully. The herbicide quizalofop only injures grasses. In summary mowing and properly timed fall fires may be effective nonchemical methods for managing japanese stiltgrass invasions and restoring native communities. Just a small amount is needed for stiltgrass control.
Control of japanese stiltgrass infestations should occur as early as possible when the weed has been noted in either yards or landscapes. Getting rid of the existing plants and preventing viable seeds from dropping off of the plant and into the soil is the goal of eradication and to stop the further spread of japanese stiltgrass infestations. Future research should focus on evaluating the responses of japanese stiltgrass native species and other plant invaders to removal treatments conducted over successive growing.
