Fact Sheets no. Weed management means developing a control plan to implement over time. Prevention, eradication and control are three general management strategies.
Prevention is the first line of defense to keep weeds from occurring or increasing.
Eradication is the removal of weeds from an area so they will not reoccur unless reintroduced. Control reduces a weed population to a level where you can make a living off of or enjoy using the land. A weed management system integrates two or more methods into a plan of operation. Prevention Prevention keeps weeds from occurring or increasing in an area. Preventive techniques include planting high quality, weed-free Crops or grass seed.