Should I remove fleabane?
Because Fleabane only grows from seeds, plants must be tackled before they flower and produce seeds. Small plants can be mowed or given a hit with a weed whacker or line trimmer, or removed manually. The best time to pull up Fleabane plants is when they’re young and less than 30cm tall. The Erigeron fleabanes are superficially similar to the ‘asters’ but can be readily told by their very narrow, thread-like petals and their flowering season which is earlier in the year. This species is widespread and very showy in flower, as it often forms quite extensive colonies of stems.A member of the daisy family, fleabane is a tall, tap-rooted annual that produces many light fluffy seeds which are easily dispersed by wind. There are three main fleabane species in Australia and unfortunately fleabane resistance to glyphosate and paraquat has been recorded in eastern Australia.
How do I get rid of fleabane?
This weed can be suppressed or controlled with various postemergence herbicides. Daisy fleabane is easily controlled with commercial broadleaf herbicides containing 2,4-D, MCPA, and other compounds. Control is best achieved when plants are young and actively growing. Comments: Philadelphia Fleabane can be distinguished from other fleabanes (Erigeron spp. Compared to Annual Fleabane (Erigeron annuus) and Daisy Fleabane (Erigeron strigosus), this plant prefers moister locations.