LINKS

Landcare Note: Information on how to identify various species of weedy blackberry, plus basic biology and life-cycle of blackberry.

Landcare Note: Information on blackberry management, detailing the variety of approaches that are commonly used to control or eradicate blackberry.

Landcare Note: Information on using the blackberry rust fungus (Phragmidium violaceum) bio-control agent to help control blackberry growth and spread.

Blackberry Management Guide from the Weeds CRC

Weeds of National Significance

Department of Primary Industries

(Search for Blackberry)

Blackberry in Western Australia

Serrated Tussock in Victoria

Agricultural chemicals such as herbicides should always be used in accordance with the product label. Information on chemicals and their permitted uses can be found through the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority (APVMA), which is the Australian Government authority responsible for the independent assessment and registration of pesticides and veterinary medicines. The APVMA keeps a record of all registered pesticides in Australia, and their approved uses and also reviews older chemicals to make sure that they continue to meet contemporary high standards. You can use the PUBCRIS search function on the APVMA website to search for chemicals registered for the control of different pests and to get access copies of most chemical labels (search using plant species or chemical active ingredient name).

Fact sheet on using chemicals/pesticides in and around waterways

The Department of Primary Industries Chemical Standards regulates the use of all agricultural and veterinary chemicals in Victoria. This includes issuing licences and permits required by persons wishing to use certain herbicides, placing restrictions on the use of chemicals in sensitive areas during certain times of year and requiring people to keep records of the use of chemicals, as well as various other facets. For more information on the laws regulating chemical use in Victoria, please call the DPI Customer Service Centre on 136 186 or contact your local DPI Chemical Standards Officer.

Link to DPI Landcare Notes on chemical use and associated information

Worksafe Risk Assessment Form for Spraying Pesticides - Helps to assess if a chemical use job may pose risks/hazards to you or your staff

Worksafe page - links to numerous information notes on chemical use, storage, disposal and other pesticide-related information.

Worksafe Farm Safety Series - Addressing the risks of storing, using and disposing of chemicals and reducing the risks of pesticide exposure.