Pesticides

Question 1

Herbicides

Glyphosate:
commercial name(s)
targets
considerations
warnings
common use case(s)

Answer 1

Commercial names: Roundup, Rodeo, Accord
Targets: Non-selective, broad-spectrum; kills most plants
Considerations: Low toxicity to wildlife; no residual soil activity; avoid contact with desirable vegetation
Warnings: Use aquatic-approved formulations (e.g., Rodeo) near water
Common use cases: Spot treatment of invasive species, site preparation, vegetation control along fence lines and roads

Question 2

Herbicides

Imazapyr:
commercial name(s)
targets
considerations
warnings
common use case(s)

Answer 2

Commercial names: Arsenal, Chopper, Stalker
Targets: Broad-spectrum; effective on woody species and some grasses
Considerations: Long residual soil activity; may inhibit plant growth for months to years
Warnings: Use caution around desirable trees and shrubs; avoid drift
Common use cases: Control of invasive woody species, site preparation for forestry and wildlife plantings

Question 3

Herbicides

Triclopyr:
commercial name(s)
targets
considerations
warnings
common use case(s)

Answer 3

Commercial names: Garlon, Remedy, Pathfinder
Targets: Selective for broadleaf plants and woody species; does not harm grasses
Considerations: Moderate residual soil activity; useful for controlling invasive shrubs
Warnings: Toxic to aquatic organisms; avoid use near water bodies
Common use cases: Control of invasive shrubs and vines, brush management in pastures and prairies

Question 4

Herbicides

Clopyralid:
commercial name(s)
targets
considerations
warnings
common use case(s)

Answer 4

Commercial names: Transline, Stinger, Reclaim
Targets: Selective for broadleaf plants, particularly legumes and composites
Considerations: Long residual soil activity; useful for controlling invasive thistles and kudzu
Warnings: May harm desirable legumes like clovers and lespedezas
Common use cases: Control of invasive thistles, kudzu, and other problematic broadleaf weeds in wildlife habitat

Question 5

Herbicides

2,4-D:
commercial name(s)
targets
considerations
warnings
common use case(s)

Answer 5

Commercial names: Weedar, Weedone, Envy
Targets: Selective for broadleaf plants; does not harm grasses
Considerations: Short residual soil activity; useful for controlling annual and perennial weeds
Warnings: Drift can damage sensitive crops and plants; avoid use in windy conditions
Common use cases: Control of broadleaf weeds in grass-dominated habitats, such as prairies and grasslands

Question 6

Herbicides

Dicamba:
commercial name(s)
targets
considerations
warnings
common use case(s)

Answer 6

Commercial names: Banvel, Clarity, Vanquish
Targets: Selective for broadleaf plants; does not harm grasses
Considerations: Moderate residual soil activity; useful for controlling tough perennial weeds
Warnings: Drift can damage sensitive crops and plants; avoid use in windy conditions
Common use cases: Control of brush and perennial broadleaf weeds in pastures, grasslands, and wildlife openings

Question 7

Herbicides

Metsulfuron-methyl (MSM):
commercial name(s)
targets
considerations
warnings
common use case(s)

Answer 7

Commercial names: Escort, Ally, Cimarron
Targets: Selective for broadleaf plants and some woody species; does not harm grasses
Considerations: Long residual soil activity; useful for controlling invasive species like multiflora rose and autumn olive
Warnings: May harm desirable legumes and other broadleaf plants
Common use cases: Control of invasive shrubs and broadleaf weeds in grasslands, prairies, and forest openings

Question 8

Herbicides

Sulfometuron-methyl:
commercial name(s)
targets
considerations
warnings
common use case(s)

Answer 8

Commercial names: Oust, Spyder
Targets: Broad-spectrum; controls many grasses and broadleaf plants
Considerations: Long residual soil activity; useful for site preparation and total vegetation control
Warnings: May inhibit plant growth for months to years; use caution around desirable vegetation
Common use cases: Site preparation for wildlife plantings, total vegetation control in non-crop areas

Question 9

Herbicides

Sethoxydim:
commercial name(s)
targets
considerations
warnings
common use case(s)

Answer 9

Commercial names: Poast, Vantage
Targets: Selective for grass control; does not harm broadleaf plants
Considerations: No residual soil activity; useful for controlling invasive grasses in prairie restorations
Warnings: May harm desirable native grasses; use targeted applications
Common use cases: Control of invasive grasses in prairie restorations, release of broadleaf plants from grass competition