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Weed Education: Terrestrial Species

Managing Yellow Starthistle

Booklet with color photos and information on:

  • Yellow starthistle biology, distribution and risk potential
  • Management of yellow starthistle: prevention, mechanical & cultural control, chemical control, biological control methods
  • Yellow starthistle control decisionmaking with flowcharts
  • Resources, references, contacts and web sites

More Information

Alameda County Agricultural Commissioner's Office
224 West Winton Ave
Hayward, CA
(510) 670-5232

Contra Costa County Agricultural Commissioner's Office
2366A Stanwell Circle
Concord, CA
(925) 646-5250