Broomrape Management

Considerable effort has been channelled into understanding how best to manage and eradicate branched broomrape plants on infested sites.  This section gives some basic information on the biology and lifecycle of branched broomrape and how best to manage infestations in order to achieve effective eradication.

On Farm Management Handbook

Used to help landholders to develop farm management plans to control branched broomrape:

Introduction PDF (349.1 KB)

Chapter 1 - The Code - Control of branched broomrape summary PDF (45.2 KB)

Chapter 2 - Branched Broomrape - the plant PDF (254.4 KB)

Chapter 3 - Management strategies and considerations PDF (474.9 KB)

Chapter 4 - Broadleaf weed identification PDF (549.0 KB)

Chapter 5 - Herbicide use PDF (417.5 KB)

Chapter 6 - Getting the most out of  spraying PDF (83.4 KB)

Chapter 7 - Grant Schemes PDF (83.9 KB)

Glossary PDF (33.3 KB)

Abbreviated summary of herbicide options for various situations (PDF ()

Growing Degree Days Driving the Broomrape Lifecycle

Data is gathered via regular updates from weather stations. This tool allows managers to track the estimated development of broomrape tubers underground and predict the most appropriate time to undertake control measures.

Growing degree day data from weather stations located throughout the quarantine area for this season. 

Growing Degree Days Summary

The branched broomrape eradication program in Australia

Paper from the 15th Australian Weeds Conference:

Branched broomrape eradication program (151 KB PDF file)

Herbicide and cropping trials relevant to the eradication of branched broomrape (Orbanche ramosa) in South Australia

Paper from the 13th Australian Weeds Conference:

Herbicide and cropping Trials (134 KB PDF file)

Herbicides for the control of branched broomrape

Paper from the 15th Australian Weeds Conference:

Herbicides for the control of branched broomrape (120 KB PDF file)