UC Weed Science (weed control, management, ecology, and minutia)

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Sample of label instructions indicating where not to use a particular herbicide.

Herbicides for the Homeowner: Frequently Asked Questions

July 28, 2019
By Whitney B Brim-Deforest
Are you tired of hand-pulling weeds from your yard or garden, and want to use an herbicide? Seen your friend's post on social media for a quick and easy guide to make your own herbicide but aren't sure if it's really a good idea to use? So many questions, so little time.
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Non-native Bromus species, such as ripgut brome, grow fast and dry out quickly, becoming highly flammable.

California’s bad romance with Bromus fuels wildfire

July 24, 2019
By Pamela S Kan-Rice
When wildfires burn in California, people often call them forest fires or brushfires, but the odds are high that an invasive weed is an unrecognized fuels component, says a UC Agriculture and Natural Resources scientist.
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