Pigweeds: Current and Emerging Weed Threats in the Pacific Northwest
PNW-0758
BY Albert Adjesiwor, Timothy Prather, Joel Felix, Don Morishita
November 8, 2021
Pigweed is an invasive plant pest usually found in disturbed areas, like farmland and along roadsides and fencelines. Because their aggressiveness can reduce crop yields, this PNW discusses how to prevent or curtail their spread in the region by learning how to identify them, their impacts and the most effective control options (sanitation, mechanical, cultural and herbicidal methods).