How to Get Rid Of Goat Head

Goat heads, also known as the Devil’s Weed for a very good reason, are an invasive species of weed that grows on almost every continent. They can also be a menace to your kids and pets, especially if you’ve got them in your yard.  

You can get rid of young goat heads by using weed killers and giving them a few days to wither and die.  In the case of mature plants and seeds: 

1. Use a flame weeder to burn them off.  2. Scoop off the dead plants and seeds with a spade and dispose of them. 

3. Add mulch to prevent missed seeds from germinating. 4. Spread pre-emergent herbicide to prevent the weed from growing back. 

What is a Goat Head?

– Grows flat along the ground, branching out from a central root – Develops small, five-petaled yellow flower – The flowers develop into spiny, irregular shaped fruit – These pods then dry out and produce these devilish thorns that when held up, are a similar shape to a goat’s head.

Weed killer sprays are perfect for dealing with young goat heads that are starting to sprout.  They’re a perfect chemical control method for dealing with goathead weeds before they start to produce seeds.

How to Get Rid Of Goat Head Weeds in Your Yard?

Use Effective Weed Killer Sprays for Young Goat Head

To effectively deal with your goat heads problem, make sure you try the following weed killer sprays: 

-Post emergence herbicides.  -Residual weed killers.  -Selective herbicides.

The Burning Method for Mature Goat Head

An eco-friendly propane tank powers the burner. Farmers have used flames for nearly a century to deal with different types of weeds, and this method has proven fruitful when dealing with goat heads. 

-Remove the Dead Weed and Replace It with Something Else.  -Till the Yard, Add Landscape Fabrics and Mulch. -Pre-Emergent Herbicides.

After burning, you’ll need to use these follow-up steps:

This home remedy weed killer get’s a lot of attention because vinegar has been known to kill goat heads, but only when mixed with dish soap. The vinegar in question here is horticultural vinegar that eats through the plant down to the root. 

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