History and Use of Kudzu in the Southeastern United States Kudzu is also a serious weed of urban forests, and homeowners often struggle to effectively control its aggressive growth Kudzu can quickly overtake any type of vegetation and suppress or kill it by heavy shading Given the problems it causes, many people often question how such an invasive plant could have been purposefully introduced
Kudzu Control in Residential Areas - Alabama Cooperative Extension System Controlling kudzu near your house may reduce the number of kudzu bugs and the foul chemical smell they emit when found in high numbers However, kudzu bugs can fly for several miles, and some may still find your home Kudzu bug populations continue to spread across the southeastern United States and are likely here to stay
Kudzu Control in Forests, Rights-of-Way Natural Areas Kudzu root crown age can influence the outcome of herbicide treatment Young kudzu root crowns can generally be killed with a single treatment However, older root crowns may require repeated treatments for 3 to 5 years Another consideration is that kudzu seed may lie dormant in the soil for many years, and these herbicides do not kill dormant
Kudzu Bugs: Little Stinkers - Alabama Cooperative Extension System Kudzu bugs, Megacopta cribraria (Fabricius), often pop up around homes and office buildings in late summer and may be present until cooler weather comes along Homes and buildings close to kudzu or soybean fields may have more of these insects around since they love to feed on those plants
Alabama Invader: Sculptured Resin Bee Some invasive species are obvious Damage to fields from feral hogs is easily visible, whole buildings and forests can be covered by kudzu, and pastures dominated by cogongrass stand out readily Other invasive species are more subtle, especially when they resemble more familiar natives
Invasive Species - Alabama Cooperative Extension System Trade and brand names are given for information purposes only No guarantee, endorsement, or discrimination among comparable products is intended or implied by the Alabama Cooperative Extension System
Unwelcome House Guests in Fall: Invasive Insect Pests Kudzu bugs are stink bugs that are somewhat oblong in shape, olive-green in color, and 4–6 mm in body length They are agricultural pests Kudzu and soybean plants are two of their main hosts They naturally overwinter in plant debris and under tree barks They are also attracted in large numbers to structures and love cracks and crevices
Forestry Herbicides for Site Preparation of Pine Plantations There is limited information on site preparation herbicides for pine plantations in Alabama This Extension publication will help forest landowners and forestry professionals gain a better perspective on forestry herbicides available for site preparation
Nontimber Forest Products for Foliage and Floral Industries Kudzu (Pueraria spp ) is an invasive vine found in many parts of the Southeast (figure 6) While planting or cultivating kudzu is never recommended, cutting vines to use in making wreaths and baskets and then following up with herbicide treatments in the cut areas can be a way to start to treat and eventually eliminate kudzu on your property