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Moth Mullein leaves are dark green, are oblong tapering to a point with toothed edges,have <br /> prominent veins and lack the hairy covering. It has a shorter flowering stalk (2 to 5 feet) and supports <br /> flowers ranging from yellow to white with a purplish center. The flowers are each on a short stem <br /> and arranged in loose clusters at the top of the stalk. Moth mullein also is a prolific seed producer <br /> and the seeds remain viable for 90 years. It is a B list noxious weed and is presumably eradicated in <br /> Weld County. Its preferred habitat is similar to common mullein <br /> Below are management recommendations for both common and moth mullein. If you have an <br /> g Y Y <br /> questions or would like more information, please contact the Weld County Public Works Dept.,Weed <br /> Division at(970) 304-6496 ext. 3770. Please visit our website www.weldweeds.org r <br /> Recommended management methods: ' <br /> Cultural - Establishment of selected, aggressive grasses can be an effective cultural control of <br /> mullein. Contact your local CSU Extension office or Natural Resources Conservation Service office for <br /> seed mix recommendations. t Mechanical - Mowing or chopping is most effective when mullein plants are at the early flower stage <br /> but will have to be repeated throughout the season. Grubbing or digging the plants below the root <br /> crown level is effective in the rosette stage. <br /> Biological-There is no recommended Biological control at this time. <br /> Herbicides- The following are recommendations for herbicides that can be applied to range and <br /> pasturelands. Always read, understand, and follow the herbicide label directions. The herbicide label ' <br /> is the LAW! <br /> to Application Timing/Comments <br /> Milestone 7 oz./acre Spring rosette to pre-bud stage and/or fall rosette. ' <br /> or Add non-ionic surfactant @ 0.32 oz/gal water or <br /> 1 oz/ al water 1 t/100 gal water. <br /> Tordon 22K 1 —1.5 pints/acre Spring rosette to pre-bud stage and/or fall rosette. ' <br /> + + Add non-ionic surfactant @ 0.32 oz/gal water or <br /> 2,4 D 1 gt/acre 1 qt/100 gal water.Do not apply near or under trees or near <br /> water. , <br /> Telar XP 1 —3 oz/acre Apply from rosette to early bolt stage of growth. <br /> Add non-ionic surfactant @ 0.32oz/gal water <br /> or 1 t/100 al water. <br /> Roundup 2-3 qts/acre Roundup is a non-selective herbicide—do not let spray drift to <br /> Or non-target species.Apply when plants are actively growing. <br /> 2-3 oz/gal water <br /> Weld County Public Works Dept., Weed Division at(970) 304-6496 ext. 3770. Please visit our website <br /> www meldweedLM. <br /> Common Mullein Plant Moth Mullein Plant <br />