Apteds Farm Services offer clientele services in weed and pest control. We can advise on the most effective methods of controling weeds and pests in pastures, crops and vineyards as well as managing other noxious weeds on your property such as Blackberry and Gorse using the various methods at our disposal. Apteds Farm Services works closely with its clients in relation to a weed management program that suits your style and budget, including non invasive methods of weed management. Not every method is suitable for every property therefor Apteds Farm Services offers a consultation style service where we work with methods that will be most effective for your property. Several methods are required, usually over a number of years, in order to effectively manage noxious weeds.
Chemical control using herbicides, pesticides, and fungicides
Mechanical control using machinery
Biological control using pathogens and insects
Manual control using methods such as pulling and grubbing
Boom Spraying (auto rate) ATV with 5 metre boom
Boom Spraying (auto rate) tractor with 12 Metre boom
Hand spraying with quick spray unit and one or two operators
If you have any queries or concerns in relation to the types of weeds that may be growing on your property, and effective methods of managing them, please contact us or visit the Department of Sustainability and Environment invasive plants page.