Expert: Greg Simpson - 3/29/2007

Question
I need to get rid of some prickly pears on my land. Will diesal kill them or what should I use

Answer
Glenda,

It will, but you will also poinson the soil. Take a look at this website:

http://tncweeds.ucdavis.edu/products/gallery/cacca1.html

This has been used in Africa and Autrailia to erraticate prickly pears cactus. Hope this helps.

Sincerely,

Greg