Comments on: VIDEO: Biological control may curb garlic mustard’s regional spread

By: Mari

Mari — Tue, 01 Nov 2011 14:08:34 +0000

The plant in my yard is coming through the fence from the neighbors yard, invading my garden plants!! AH help, how do I get a handle on this terrible plant. From my readings I’m guessing it’s garlic mustard. Was thinking of using round up, hoping that will work come spring!!

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By: jim

jim — Sun, 08 May 2011 02:53:50 +0000

When??????? i had read there was a good possibility of the weevil being available in 2005 or 2006. Yet there seems to still be no word.
i realize we need to be careful, but I’m drowning (well, my native plants are), in the stuff.
Where is the best up to date info on this/

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By: swell

swell — Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:16:39 +0000

Also, make sure you don’t wait too long to remove it – after the seeds mature, the plant will “launch” its seeds when disturbed – get it in the spring!

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By: Larry

Larry — Mon, 29 Mar 2010 20:25:12 +0000

But HOW to dispose?? Should I burn it? Send it to the dump?

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By: David Poulson

David Poulson — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 15:04:02 +0000

Give it a try now. Should be working.

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By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:02:48 +0000

My computer reports an error occurred on trying to play the video. Interesting but I didn’t get the details.

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By: Cynthia

Cynthia — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 19:34:54 +0000

I believe your poll question is faulty. In this day and age, nobody should be considering releasing an invasive species to control another invasive species. What would be be the point of having two invasives on our hands? I think you meant to ask if an exotic species should be allowed to be released to control an invasive species. In that case I would vote yes, but only if they are well-researched for host-specificity.

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By: Jane

Jane — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 15:28:22 +0000

In large infestations, it’s important not only to remove the garlic mustard but to make sure that native plants are re-established in its place. Otherwise, the bare or disturbed ground will be open to recruitment from seed in the soil, or perhaps invasion by a new weed. A healthy matrix of native vegetation is the best long-term defense against this species, based on our experience and observation here in northeastern Illinois.

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By: Bob

Bob — Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:28:18 +0000

Great video. I have been battling garlic mustard in my yard in Hamilton, Ontario, for several years. Pulling it up by the roots after the rain loosens the soil will hold it at bay. Thanks for the tip about not putting it into my green cart.

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