Controlling prickly acacia
Prickly acacia is a weed of national significance and is identified as being invasive, having the potential for widespread environmental, social and economical damage. Landowners and land managers at all levels are responsible for actively managing this weed.
For best results use Starane Advanced for seedling and young plants up to 2 m tall at the rate of 450 mL/100 L of water. For best results add Uptake Spraying Oil.
Consult Tropical Weeds Research Centre, Charters Towers, for specific advice on application.
When treating with Access as a basal bark application (plants with stems up to 5 cm basal diameter), use the rate of 1 L/60 L of diesel or Biosafe.
Herbicides for control of prickly acacia
Product# | Method of application | Rate* | State |
Starane® Advanced Herbicide |
Basal bark and Cut stump |
900 mL/100 L of diesel distillate |
All |
Access® Herbicide |
Basal bark and Cut stump |
1:60 with diesel or Biosafe§ |
All |
Garlon® 600 Herbicide |
Basal bark and Cut stump |
1:120 with diesel distillate |
All |
Starane® Advanced Herbicide |
Foliar spray |
450 mL/100 L water + Uptake® Spraying Oil |
All |
Vigilant® II Herbicide |
Cut stump |
Apply neat: 3–5 mm layer |
All |
# Note: Preferred product option in bold. * Consult label for details of growth stage and use, especially where range of rates is given. § Biosafe – trademark used under licence, Victorian Chemical Co Pty Ltd.