For successful chemical control, the vines must be pruned properly to permit good spray coverage. These are not available to the homeowner. Following are some practices for weed control in small fruits. This includes hand-weeding and hoeing, as well as cultivation. Remember that timeliness is the key to successful weed control.
Small weeds come out easier and die faster than large weeds with well established root systems.
Remove as much of the root growth as possible and be sure the weeds aren't lying on the ground in such a way that rerooting can occur. The homeowner should keep a close watch on the small fruits. As soon as young weeds appear, they should be removed. Black plastic or other forms of mulch can also be used to prevent germination of weed seeds, but problems such as slugs or rodents may occur. The new woven polypropylene covers work well and avoid the slug problem.