University of California
Central Sierra
Yellow Starthistle Leading Edge Project
Presentations
To follow along with the videos at the right, print off the Yellow Starthistle Biology, Mechanical and Cultural Control Methods presentation below.
- Yellow Starthistle Biology, Mechanical and Cultural Control Methods: by Wendy West, UC Cooperative Extension, El Dorado County January 23, 2010
- Yellow Starthistle Control: by Joe DiTomaso, Cooperative Extension Weed Specialist, University of California, Davis January 11, 2008
- Yellow Starthistle Control Utilizing Herbicides: by LeeAnne Mila, El Dorado County Department of Agriculture January 23, 2010
- Yellow Starthistle Control in Vineyards & Orchards: by Scott Oneto, UC Cooperative Extension Central Sierra January of 2010
Publications & Handouts
- Yellow Starthistle Pest Note
- Landowner Strategic Plan
- Milestone and Transline - How much should I use?
- How to get Transline or Milestone?
- Equipment Rentals - El Dorado County Department of Agriculture
- Starthistle Killer Brand Calibration Safety Notes
- Pesticides: Safe & Effective Use in the Home Landscape Pest Note
- Soil Solarization for Gardens & Landscapes Pest Note
Other Resources
- A Landowner's Guide to Preventing the Introduction and Spread of Invasive Weeds - El Dorado County Invasive Weed Management Group
- A Builder and Contractor's Guide to Preventing the Introduction and Spread of Invasive Weeds - El Dorado County Invasive Weed Management Group
- Selected Invasive Weeds of the Central Sierra Nevada - A Field Guide - 4th Edition April 2007
What can you do to help eradicate Yellow Starthistle?
Yellow Starthistle Management Guide - A complete guide to the management of yellow starthistle.