28-07-2022
If you see stretches of roadsides dotted with red dye, please note that this is Upper Lachlan Shire Council making the best of the weather and spot spraying for African Lovegrass between rain.
Council is able to successfully spray from July through to December using the recommended chemical Flupropanate.
Council is programming the control of African Lovegrass as well as inspections in the areas of Wayo, Pejar, Rosyln.
African Lovegrass is a priority weed within the Upper Lachlan Shire. African Lovegrass can take over pastures and disturbed areas. It degrades pastures as it is not very nutritious for livestock.
African lovegrass is a perennial grass that grows in clumps up to 1.2 m tall. It is identifiable by the leaves which are dark green to blue-green. It is more noticeable when the plant is bearing the seed head.
The seed head grows towards the end of the stem and presents during summer to autumn.
If you would like to find out more about African Lovegrass, including how to correctly identify it, please contact council biosecurity staff for more information on 4832 1000.