Method 240SL Herbicide For The Control Of Sticky Nightshade

Sticky Nightshade (Solanum sisymbriifolium), also known as Litchi Tomato, is an invasive weed making its way through rural landscapes, forests, and industrial areas. Its spread is raising serious concerns among landholders due to its impact on productivity and the environment.

The plant’s resilience and aggressive growth make it particularly difficult to manage. Effective control of Sticky Nightshade is essential to preserve the productivity of rural land and to protect native ecosystems.

Sticky Nightshade presents a range of challenges that complicate land management. It competes aggressively with crops and pastures for essential resources like space, water, and nutrients, often leading to reduced yields. As an invasive species, it also hinders native plant growth, crowding out indigenous species and disrupting the natural ecosystem balance, which poses a threat to biodiversity. Additionally, Sticky Nightshade has very sharp prickles, posing physical hazards to humans, pets, livestock, and native animals, creating extra risks for those working on the land. Its presence also complicates harvesting operations, adding further difficulty and reducing overall efficiency for landholders.

Method^® 240SL is the only post-emergent herbicide on the Australian market with label registration for the control of Sticky Nightshade. When applied directly to leaves, Method offers systemic control by reaching plants through both foliage and roots, disrupting cell growth effectively.  Ideal for both rural and industrial vegetation management, Method herbicide ensures land productivity and cost-effective weed control.

Jyri Kaapro, Envu’s Senior Technical Services Specialist explains, “Sticky Nightshade is currently spreading rapidly throughout parts of Australia at unprecedented levels, causing major problems for landowners. Effectively managing this resilient weed is critical, and Method herbicide offers graziers and land managers a highly effective, convenient solution for the treatment of Sticky Nightshade”.

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