Chinese Privet

This post doesn't feature Jason or Matthew, so in that regard it's a bit of a false advertisement, but might as well make this a public service announcement - brought to you by the letters J & M.  

^ above is a dried snippet of a weed from Chris & family's property.  I had it identified & it's definitely Chinese privet.

See .pdf below for information.  Key quotes:

"Privet is a highly invasive

pest plant."

"The pollen and scent from privet

may also contribute to allergies

such as hay fever and asthma

although this has not been

clinically proven."

"Control Method - Stump swabbing

Cut plant off about 50 mm

above ground level. Apply

herbicide mixtures to top and

sides of the stump"

Hope that helps.