Lamb’s quarters can be a real contender in the field despite susceptibility to a variety of active ingredients. A species of the goosefoot family, lamb’s quarters (Chenopodium album L) require […] Read more
Weed of the Week

Weed of the week: Lamb’s quarters
It’s important to get ahead of this prolific, early-growing species

Weed of the week: Canada thistle
Canada thistle has more than one way or reproducing, making it tougher to control
It takes more than one field action to control Canada thistle – a prolific weed with a couple tricks up its sleeve. Also called creeping thistle and field thistle, Canada […] Read more

Weed of the week: Waterhemp
The challenging weed rapidly develops resistance, so rotating herbicides is critical
Waterhemp can be controlled through a variety of approaches, but identification is often difficult. The weed — a non-native member of the pigweed family first discovered in Lambton County in […] Read more

Weed of the week: Redroot pigweed
Economic thresholds run from five to 15 plants per 10 metres of row
Redroot pigweed can be a tough customer. But don’t wallow in despair – control is possible. Redroot pigweed (Latin name Amaranthus retroflexus) is an annual weed found throughout Ontario in […] Read more