Monthly Archives: September 2026

Testing Herbicide Treatments for Butter and Eggs

Posted on September 17, 2026 by Clara Barton

Butter and Eggs (Linaria vulgaris) is a rhizomatous perennial invasive plant capable of spreading through extensive underground root systems. This systems can make it very difficult to get rid of. The herbicide we were applying on it was proving ineffective. In this post we look into different treatment methods to tackle this weed to help improve future management decisions. Continue reading →

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Testing Herbicide Options for Dahurian Lespedeza Control

Posted on September 10, 2026 by Clara Barton

With the goal of analyzing which herbicides are effective at treating Dahurian lezpedeza, Invasive Species Researcher, Clara Barton conducts field tests. She tests Garlon 3A, Milestone, and Journey to help inform future management decisions. Continue reading →

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Testing Follow-Up Treatments for Honeysuckle Resprouts

Posted on September 3, 2026 by Clara Barton

Basal bark treatment is one of the most effective methods for controlling invasive Amur honeysuckle, but it is not unusual to find treated shrubs that continue producing living shoots for weeks or even months after treatment. Should these plants be left alone to die from the original treatment? Or should they be sprayed with a follow up treatment? During the summer of 2026, I tested two follow-up herbicide treatments on surviving honeysuckle resprouts to determine whether additional treatment could improve control and reduce the risk of long-term survival. Continue reading →

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