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For small patches, removing weeds by hand may be the most effective method. Hand pulling and hoeing are the oldest methods of weed control. Although they are labor intensive and often relatively ineffective for the control of perennial weeds, they typically cause minimal environmental impact.
Tillage can be another control option, but is often expensive and not practical. Tillage is more common in agricultural areas than in non-crop areas. On occasion, tillage can be used in rangelands, along roadsides, and in utility rights-of-way.
For small patches, removing weeds by hand may be the most effective method. Hand pulling and hoeing are the oldest methods of weed control. Although they are labor intensive and often relatively ineffective for the control of perennial weeds, they typically cause minimal environmental impact.
