Common Teasel Noxious Weed Control

So you think you’ve got Common Teasels around but you’re unsure of how to control them. Firstly it’s always recommended that you seek professional assistance in order to efficiently and effectively eradicate all remains of the weeds. Therefore if you think you have Common Teasels that need to be gotten rid of please do get in touch.

It is possible to get rid of Common Teasels fairly easily as long as the population of them is relatively small. Singular plants can be addressed with ease as simply digging them up and disposing of them as you would any other garden waste is sufficient. While it is possible to get rid of the Common Teasel with herbicides you should do so with caution. The use of herbicides can very easily go wrong and affect local wildlife. Therefore if you aren’t totally sure of how to effectively use herbicide you should seek professional help. The Common Teasel can also be eradicated mechanically although this is less consistent as it must be done with precision. To begin with mechanical removal can only be used once flowering stalks begin to appear and at this point cutting the plants at or below ground level is the most effective option. However if not cut at a low enough height the Common Teasel may just grow back. It is possible to also use a mower if the blades are at a low enough height however if the plants are cut too high they will simply grow back again.

It is also worth noting that no matter how you eradicate the Common Teasel it is always good to remove the flower heads as this will prevent seeds within the head from dispersing. Therefore the removal of the head will reduce the likelihood of the plant returning.

For effective removal of plants it is always best to seek professional advice and assistance. If you believe you have unwanted Common Teasels, get in touch so that we can discuss the best solution for you.