History and Use of Kudzu in the Southeastern United States
2024年10月3日 · Up close, kudzu might at first be confused with a vigorous poison ivy plant. But kudzu stems are distinctly hairy, and the vines twine rather than use hairy rootlets to climb as poison ivy does. The vines may grow up to 60 feet in a single season and as much as 1 foot during a single day in the early summer.
Kudzu Control in Residential Areas - Alabama Cooperative …
2024年4月25日 · Kudzu control can be a frustrating problem in residential settings. It frequently grows unchecked along woodland edges near homes, vacant lots, and property lines (figure 1). Its rapid growth and aggressive nature can make it seem uncontrollable in these situations. To make matters worse, kudzu is the primary host plant for the kudzu bug.
Kudzu Control in Forests, Rights-of-Way & Natural Areas
2024年10月3日 · Figure 1. Kudzu vines can hide logs, stumps, ditches, and anything abandoned in the area, making mowing hazardous. Figure 2. Kudzu root crowns are easiest to spot in the spring when new growth is emerging. Figure 3. To stop new kudzu vine growth, cut just below the root crown and remove it from the soil.
Kudzu Bugs: Little Stinkers - Alabama Cooperative Extension System
2024年8月6日 · Homes and buildings close to kudzu or soybean fields may have more of these insects around since they love to feed on those plants. These cute little stinkers are harmless to people, but they may be a nuisance if they start to congregate in large numbers on the sides of homes, looking for a nice place to spend the winter.
Invasive Species - Alabama Cooperative Extension System
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Forestry Herbicides for Site Preparation of Pine Plantations
2024年10月3日 · Herbicide labels provide a list of the personal protective equipment (PPE) required, active ingredient, rate of application, soil activity (effects replanting timeframe), target and resistant plant species, time of year for application, and if a surfactant is recommended.
Alabama Invader: Sculptured Resin Bee
2024年7月19日 · It has been found to readily, even preferentially, pollinate exotic plant species over native ones The high occurrence of Asiatic plants—such as Chinese privet and kudzu—may be aiding in the spread of the sculptured resin bee.
Unwelcome House Guests in Fall: Invasive Insect Pests
2021年9月29日 · Kudzu bugs are stink bugs that are somewhat oblong in shape, olive-green in color, and 4–6 mm in body length. They are agricultural pests. Kudzu and soybean plants are two of their main hosts. They naturally overwinter in plant debris and under tree barks. They are also attracted in large numbers to structures and love cracks and crevices ...
Management Options for Chinese Tallowtree - Alabama …
2022年8月2日 · Grazing is usually not an option for Chinese tallowtree control. Although cattle will readily graze some other invasive plants such as kudzu and Chinese privet, they do not graze Chinese tallowtree at all. Goats will graze Chinese tallowtree, but they do not prefer it. Effective management would require numerously repeated grazing events by goats.
Poison Hemlock in Alabama - Alabama Cooperative Extension …
2024年5月17日 · Small plants can be pulled (wearing gloves, long sleeves, long pants, and protective eyewear), with all plant material bagged and placed in the trash as dead plants remain toxic. Mowing is effective only if repeated throughout the growing season, as plants can regrow and reflower after mowing. Avoid contact with plant debris and fumes when mowing.