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Asparagus weeds - Weeds Australia

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along a popular walk called Paddy’s Path. Applyingexperience gained at the other site, asparagus weedcoverage has been reduced by 80% after two years.Robert is very positive after his experiences onthese sites.‘<strong>Asparagus</strong> scandens is very gettable. If you canaccess it, you can eradicate it. If you’ve got aserious infestation, just follow-up, follow-up,follow-up. Once you’ve identified a site, get otherpeople involved. And get enthusiastic about it.’Mapping the infestations: (above) 8 ha of the Great Otway NationalPark (GPS mapping of infestation and aerial overlay was conductedby Peter Hay, Ranger from Parks Victoria) and (below) 0.45 ha areaalong Paddy’s Path, Wye River, VictoriaBefore (above) and after (below) foliar spraying of A. scandensinfestation at Paddy’s Path, Wye River, Victoria40

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