Disclaimer

Please be advised that this information/expert system provides users with access to the most up-to-date information available at the time of its development on the operationally proven management options for the control of various species of noxious and nuisance plants. This system allows the user to input information on various site characteristics, problem plants, etc., with the goal of providing information on the most appropriate management options based on the information provided to the system.

However, the system's main purpose is to provide information only and it is up to the user to make the final decision on the most appropriate management options based on the information given. Please do not expect this system to make the final decision on the management of a specific plant species. Many factors, more than provided for in this system, must be considered by operational personnel before reaching a final conclusion on the use of the most appropriate management technique.

In addition, in such a rapidly changing world, expect that various management options, chemical registrations, release of new biocontrol agents, etc., will, over time, change. Before making a final decision, please consult with the appropriate experts for the most up-to-date information.

For the chemical and, to some extent, mechanical control techniques, specific products are mentioned. The mention of a propriety product does not imply its approval by any agency to the exclusion of other products that may be suitable.

In addition, for the plant identification portion of the system, please note that only a limited number of plant species are included. In this regard, it may be possible to misidentify a particular species if only a few characters are used in the identification. Please verify the species by using the listing of characteristics for a particular species and checking this list against the suspected plant species. The characteristic tables for a given species can be accessed via the characteristic button within the plant identification system.