Monthly Archives: July 2026

Comparing Herbicide Treatments for Bouncing Bet in a Grassland Restoration

Posted on July 30, 2026 by Clara Barton

A small field trial at Nachusa Grasslands found that adding a surfactant dramatically improved the effectiveness of Telar XP when treating bouncing bet (Saponaria officinalis). While both Crossbow and Telar XP plus surfactant provided strong short-term control, continued monitoring will determine which treatment offers the best long-term suppression of this rhizomatous invasive plant. Continue reading →

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Make repeat visits to reduce weed occurrences

Posted on July 23, 2026 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

By Bill Kleiman How many visits does it take to get an invasive weed occurrence to zero? For years I have stated this answer of how many visits do we need to make to a weed occurrence as thus: Visit … Continue reading →

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Nachusa Grasslands Invasive Plant Monitoring Technician

Posted on July 9, 2026 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

By Clara Barton Hello, my name is Clara Barton, I am the new Invasive Plant Monitoring Technician for Nachusa Grasslands. I recently received my master’s degree in ecology with a dissertation focused on studying the spatial biodiversity of grasslands. I … Continue reading →

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Pest shields for ticks, chiggers and such

Posted on July 6, 2026 by Grassland Restoration Network blog

By Bill Kleiman The black flies of the Simuliidea emerged this week and congregate in the woods, especially areas with low wind. They will be a nuisance for a few weeks. And ticks are occasional. Mosquitos will be here soon. … Continue reading →

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