ragwort is a very poisonous plant that has no place in any garden. So here are 3 ways to combat poisonous Ragwort.
The poisonous herb, which is also known as ragweed, is a very big problem for farmers and horse owners in particular, as it can cause great damage to cows and horses (e.g. liver poisoning). It is therefore very important that you fight the herb intensively in order to protect your animals.
You can fight ragwort biologically, mechanically or chemically. Depending on how widespread it has already spread, you should choose the ideal method of combating it and combat the poisonous plant.
Option 1 - Biological Control
Ragwort provides food for numerous insects, which is why you should always try biological control first.
The biological control should then consist of trying to attract insects such as beetles, moths or flies. However, this is a difficult and, above all, quite lengthy option.
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Simply mowing doesn't help at all, it can even have the opposite effect. Especially if you mow the ragwort while it is in bloom. Because this allows the seeds to spread even further.
Option 2 - Mechanical Combat
Mechanical control of ragwort would therefore be easier. With this variant, you have to cut out the plant together with its roots with a digging fork or a weed puller and dispose of it in the well-sealed household waste. You can also burn the herb directly. Please always wear gloves with this variant!
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If possible, you should carry out this work after heavy rain, because then it is easier to remove the Ragwort.
Mechanical control is a particularly effective method when there are only a few poisonous plants in the garden.
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It is best to cut out the ragwort before it blooms (around May) so that it growscannot spread further. After cutting out, you should then carry out several checks at intervals of approx. 3 to 5 days!
Option 3 - chemical control
If neither biological nor mechanical control has the desired effect, consider chemical control with glyphosate.
Ideally, you should carry out this type of control in the spring, when the plant is still developing and will die off more quickly as a result.
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You should not use glyphosate in continuous rain, very low or extremely high temperatures - little effectiveness.
As soon as the poisonous plants have died, you must also remove them directly on site with gloves and then destroy them.
Warning!
The use of herbicides is the sole responsibility of trained personnel, such as gardening companies, farmers, etc. This is why you should commission the chemical control of ragwort with herbicides have to give! (Injectables Ordinance)