An effective, removal multi-method strategy for Phragmites eradication needs to be implemented to prevent Phragmites spread as it has led to various ecological alterations, human social and economic impacts, and a reduction in biodiversity. The eradication approach for Phragmites treatment is leading to the development of a more comprehensive approach using a combination of chemical, mechanical, and perhaps even future biological methods. Alternative biological techniques are currently in development and will possibly provide a quick, effective herbicide-free eradication method for this invader. To reduce Phragmites spread, a combined approach does not only need to be effective, but also quick and able to create multiple stresses on the plant
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2014).
A removal, multi-method approach is preferred over single-based methodologies because combined methods basically target the different resilient physiological features of Phragmites and facilitate its destruction and removal. Thus, a successful eradication of Phargmites in treated areas is most likely achievable because ‘creating multiple stresses on the plant is the most effective way to control Phragmites’ (Avers et al. 2014).
Combined and alternative methods allow for an easier way for plant eradication and provide the best approach without stimulating plant growth or causing a strong negative ecological impact. To reduce Phragmites spread, the recommended approach is to use a combination of herbicide with a secondary treatment of mowing or burning. The use of an initial herbicide treatment would create more stress on the plant and make it more susceptible to further treatment. The use of subsequent mowing or burning would remove stands and dead biomass while promoting the growth and reestablishment of native plant species. Burning would easily eradicate large dense stands while mowing would eliminate low density stands in wet or dry areas. As an alternative to herbicide, burning, and mowing, planting or grazing could be used to remove Phragmites stands while causing minimal damage to local marsh wildlife animals and plants and their
2014).
A removal, multi-method approach is preferred over single-based methodologies because combined methods basically target the different resilient physiological features of Phragmites and facilitate its destruction and removal. Thus, a successful eradication of Phargmites in treated areas is most likely achievable because ‘creating multiple stresses on the plant is the most effective way to control Phragmites’ (Avers et al. 2014).
Combined and alternative methods allow for an easier way for plant eradication and provide the best approach without stimulating plant growth or causing a strong negative ecological impact. To reduce Phragmites spread, the recommended approach is to use a combination of herbicide with a secondary treatment of mowing or burning. The use of an initial herbicide treatment would create more stress on the plant and make it more susceptible to further treatment. The use of subsequent mowing or burning would remove stands and dead biomass while promoting the growth and reestablishment of native plant species. Burning would easily eradicate large dense stands while mowing would eliminate low density stands in wet or dry areas. As an alternative to herbicide, burning, and mowing, planting or grazing could be used to remove Phragmites stands while causing minimal damage to local marsh wildlife animals and plants and their