Mother of Millions (Bryophyllum species) and Singapore Daisy (Sphagneticola trilobata) are both significant weeds in NSW (RBG&DT 2013) and Queensland, with the potential to be a significant weed in Victoria due to their ability to rapidly spread. Dyschoriste or Butterfly Heaven (Dyschoriste depressa) is an emerging environmental weed in Queensland (CHAH 2010) that has spread … Continue reading Efficacy of steam weed management on Mother of Millions (Bryophyllum species), Singapore Daisy (Sphagneticola trilobata) and Butterfly Heaven (Dyschoriste depresssa)
Category Archives: Weed Control
Woody Weed Control Cumberland River Track
Aus Eco Solutions recently undertook some woody weed control within the Great Otway National Park. The woody weed control included cutting and painting Sweet Pittosporum (Pittosporum undulatum) within the Great Otway National Park. Cutting and painting is an effective weed control tool in the management of woody weeds, as you are cutting the plant down … Continue reading Woody Weed Control Cumberland River Track
Improving the overall health of the Swan Bay catchment area
The aim of the project was to spot spray Serrated Tussock (Nassella trichotoma) and to cut and paint or hand weed Flax Leaf Broom (Genista linifolia) in order to improve the overall health of the Swan Bay catchment area to prevent these invasive species from taking over the landscape. Hedge Wattle (Acacia paradoxa) is a native species … Continue reading Improving the overall health of the Swan Bay catchment area
Blue Waters Lake Reserve Management
Blue Waters Lake – Ocean Grove Working in the Geelong region, Aus Eco Solutions has been tasked to manage and maintain the Blue Waters Lake Reserve. The aim for this particular site is to encourage the growth of the native vegetation already there by spot spraying invasive grass broadleaf and escaped garden species out. Manual … Continue reading Blue Waters Lake Reserve Management
Barwon Heads Management of Invasive Grass Species
Moonah Park Reserve This Winter Aus Eco Solutions worked in conjunction with the City of Greater Geelong Council to manage the Moonah Park Reserve located in Barwon Heads. The aim of this work was to control invasive grass species, particularly Panic Veldt Grass (Pittosporum undulatum), broadleaf species such as Cape Weed (Arctotheca calendula), and various thistles, to … Continue reading Barwon Heads Management of Invasive Grass Species
Bellarine Bayside Point Richards Flora and Fauna Reserve
Contracted by Bellarine Bayside Coastal Management Aus Eco Solutions was tasked with spraying weedy grasses, particularly; Panic Veldt Grass (Pittosporum undulatum), and woody weeds specifically Flax Leaf Broom (Genista linifolia) and Bone Seed (Chrysanthemoides monilifera) within the Point Richards Flora and Fauna Reserve. The spraying occurred in two stages of spraying using a mix of knapsacks and rig spray guns. … Continue reading Bellarine Bayside Point Richards Flora and Fauna Reserve
Spring Weed Control is essential!
The slowly extending days and the serenading birds are encouraging the end of the Winter and blossoming of spring. A time when the Victorian Volcanic Plains truly showcases its beauty with the wildflowers coming into bloom. The warming weather of spring not only brings out our beautiful wildflowers, but it also encourages the flowering of … Continue reading Spring Weed Control is essential!