Japanese Stiltgrass Control Virginia Tech
Japanese stiltgrass microstegium vimineum a native to asia is an invasive grass to virginia.
Japanese stiltgrass control virginia tech. This section will provide resources to help you identify and control these plants and insects hopefully before they become a problem. Japanese stilt grass is found in every county in vir ginia. I ve visited sites to study endangered orchids in west virginia over the past few years and i d noticed japanese stiltgrass creeping in and. May 29 2020 aamg 0 comments.
Because of this the potomac district resource specialist for the virginia department of conservation and recreation dcr justin vollmer is testing an alternative method of controlling the japanese stiltgrass. Japanese stiltgrass microstegium vimineum also called nepalese browntop is an aggressive invader of forest lands throughout the eastern united states infestations can impact the diversity of native species reduce wildlife habitat and disrupt important ecosystem functions. Exotic invasive of the quarter. Within three to five years it can.
Jennifer gagnon virginia tech forestry dept. I will be featuring an invasive plant species in each newsletter. Weed control spectrum of a novel herbicide florpyrauxifen benzyl for pastures and hayfields 2020 horsenettle and canada thistle control with a novel herbicide in pastures and hayfields. Plant biologists like craig barrett know better.
Control of japanese stiltgrass. Thanks for your question. Japanese stilt grass was used as a packing material for porcelain from china and this was the likely means of its introduction to our area. Japanese stiltgrass microstegium vimineum is a summer annual that thrives in moist shaded areas fig.
Japanese stiltgrass microstegium vimineum is an invasive grass that threatens native plants and natural habitats in the eastern united states native to japan china central asia and india. Vimineum was originally documented in tennessee in 1919 and is believed to have been accidentally introduced to the united states through its use as a packing material. By using dry ice on the japanese stiltgrass in late august it may be killed and prevent reinvasion for a couple of. Most livestock and wildlife will not graze the.
Threats japanese stilt grass can spread rapidly following a disturbance such as flooding or mowing. Corn which allows for effective control with selective herbicides could be an option in heavily infested fields flessner and cahoon 2018 japanese stiltgrass figure 3. I have 40 acres that is simply covered in stiltgrass.
