Proper crop rotation is essential. As with some of the other weeds, the keys to control are recognizing the problem and being persistent. Tillage may decrease quackgrass density or may spread the rhizomes increasing spread of the weed. Quackgrass patches should be tilled into the center of the patch to limit the spread of the rhizomes. Remove rhizomes from tillage and seeding equipment before leaving quackgrass infested fields.
Herbicides are available in broadleaf crops for suppressing quackgrass.