Anagement of Invasive Exotic Plants with Herbicides in Florida
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Invasive exotic plants are aggressively competing with native plant species in Florida. In some situations, infested habitats will no longer support native wildlife, and endangered plants and animals are being pushed closer to extinction. Managers of these natural areas are finding herbicide treatments to be the most effective and economical way to control exotic plants with minimal risk to native species. This article describes the methods and equipment used to treat invading plants and presents general guidelines on herbicide selection. ANAGEMENT OF INVASIVE EXOTIC PLANTS WITH HERBICIDES IN FLORIDA
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