Bird dispersal explains isolated island populations and seedlings under trees and telephone poles. Seedlings have also been found along estuary rack lines. Clumps of seedlings suggest dispersal by small mammals. In its native range, carrotwood is pollinated by bees, which are the likely pollinators in Florida. No biological control is available at this time.
Chemical control is the most common and effective method of control.
Care must be taken in mangrove and wetland areas to avoid impacts to sensitive flora and fauna by use of chemicals or heavy equipment. As a preventive measure, a few counties and municipalities have ordinances restricting use of carrotwood . Many native trees make good landscape substitutes for carrotwood. Hawkeswood, T.J. 1983. Pollination and floral biology.