No one method of removal is the best in every circumstance, but hand pulling seedlings and digging Spartina up by the roots are simple methods that can be used on small clumps or plants without having a permit. Any plants removed in this manner must be disposed of far from shore, preferably in a landfill. Pieces left on the beach may float away and spread elsewhere. The best way to control Spartina is to locate infestations before they become firmly established. Not only will early sighting save the beach where Spartina has been removed, it will also save many other beaches where seeds from that Spartina stand could have spread.
Caution is advised in proceeding with Spartina removal.
If Spartina is on your beach and you wish to remove it, refer to the contact list provided below. The State and County Noxious Weed Control Boards can inform you of the best action to follow and possibly provide you with assistance.