Jan 21, 2025 · Up close, kudzu might at first be confused with a vigorous poison ivy plant. But kudzu stems are distinctly hairy, and the vines twine rather than use hairy rootlets to climb as poison ivy does. The vines may grow up to 60 feet in a single season and as much as 1 foot during a single day in the early summer.

Apr 25, 2024 · Kudzu control can be a frustrating problem in residential settings. It frequently grows unchecked along woodland edges near homes, vacant lots, and property lines (figure 1). Its rapid growth and aggressive nature can make it seem uncontrollable in these situations. To make matters worse, kudzu is the primary host plant for the kudzu bug.

Jan 21, 2025 · Figure 1. Kudzu vines can hide logs, stumps, ditches, and anything abandoned in the area, making mowing hazardous. Figure 2. Kudzu root crowns are easiest to spot in the spring when new growth is emerging. Figure 3. To stop new kudzu vine growth, cut just below the root crown and remove it from the soil.

Aug 6, 2024 · Homes and buildings close to kudzu or soybean fields may have more of these insects around since they love to feed on those plants. These cute little stinkers are harmless to people, but they may be a nuisance if they start to congregate in large numbers on the sides of homes, looking for a nice place to spend the winter.

Mar 17, 2025 · “Alabama’s climate is suitable for a wide range of plant species to establish and grow,” Russell said. “Seed from unsolicited sources like this should never be planted, because some could have invasive potential like cogongrass, kudzu …

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Jul 19, 2024 · It has been found to readily, even preferentially, pollinate exotic plant species over native ones The high occurrence of Asiatic plants—such as Chinese privet and kudzu—may be aiding in the spread of the sculptured resin bee.

Mar 15, 2024 · Promoted as a tough evergreen shrub with red berries, nandina has naturalized and invaded natural habitats, displacing native species and disrupting plant communities. Sterile, noninvasive cultivars are available. When eaten in large quantities, the berries can be toxic to some species of birds. Chinese or lacebark elm (Ulmus parvifolia)

Mar 14, 2025 · Herbicide labels provide a list of the personal protective equipment (PPE) required, active ingredient, rate of application, soil activity (effects replanting timeframe), target and resistant plant species, time of year for application, and if a surfactant is recommended.

Jan 22, 2025 · Kudzu bugs are stink bugs that are somewhat oblong in shape, olive-green in color, and 4–6 mm in body length. They are agricultural pests. Kudzu and soybean plants are two of their main hosts. They naturally overwinter in plant debris and under tree barks. They are also attracted in large numbers to structures and love cracks and crevices ...