Cultural control – this identified as modifying behaviors to prevent noxious weeds from being introduced and includes; education, prevention, early detection of new invasions, modifying grazing habits, replanting disturbed or previously infested areas with native species, and monitoring successes and failures.

Physical control – this is the use of physical ormechanical methods to control weed infestations. Physical control can be; mowing, chopping, pulling, cutting, burning, and tilling. These control options especially the ones that focus on the roots are very effective for removing tap-rooted plants. Remember to identify what weeds are to be controlled, as some physical control methods can aggravate root spreading perennial weeds!

Biological control – this is the use of introduced competition or predation. Often introduced noxious weeds are problems because they have been removed from their natural enemies. Biological control includes introducing insects, predators, and pathogens to control weeds as well as correctly timed grazing by species that will eat the weeds.

Chemical control – is the use of herbicides to control weeds. This is often the most effective control technique and if used correctly can greatly reduce infestations.