Early Summer Control Of Sericea Lespedeza Using Herbicides

Sericea lespedeza is a major invasive species of concern on rangeland, pasture, and some CRP acres in Kansas. This Category C noxious weed infests over 465,000 acres in Kansas (Figure 1). Category C noxious weeds are those that are well-established and known to exist in large or extensive populations. Control efforts should be directed at reducing or eliminating new infestations as well as using approved control methods on established populations.