• Small infestations may be controlled by hand pulling.  Remove as much of the root as possible.
• Repeated tillage that severs the roots below the surface is effective.

• After mechanical or chemical control, establish desirable vegetation to occupy the vacant space and to compete with Yellow Starthistle seedlings.

• Tordon
  Rate:          0.25-lbs active ingredient per acre.
  Time:         Apply in Spring in rosette through bud stage.
  Remarks:   Treatment at suggested rate will not damage perennial grasses.  Use of surfactant will increase effectiveness.
  Caution:     Tordon is a restricted use pesticide and must be applied by or supervised by a certified applicator.  Follow label                   recommendations and precautions.  Do not contaminate water.
  

• Tordon & 2, 4-D
  

  Rate:          1 pint Tordon plus one quart 2, 4-D per acre.
Time:          Apply during true flowering and repeat annually.
Remarks:    Use of a surfactant will increase effectiveness.
Caution:      Apply to non-cropland only.  Tordon is a restricted use pesticide.  Must be applied by or supervised by a certified                    applicator.  Follow label recommendations and precautions. Do not contaminate water.

• Add 6-8 ounces* of herbicide to 3-4 gallons of water in the sprayer.  Add a couple ounces* of Surfactant, and stir.  NOTE:  Be sure always to follow label rates as percent of active ingredients may vary.

Cooperatively prepared by the Lander County Conservation District and the Nevada Department of Agriculture.

08/07