Success in olive control workshop

Got olives?  Want to know how to save time and money getting them under control? Learn different techniques and the appropriate times to use them.

An experienced weed controller will demonstrate methods of herbicide application to kill olive trees of different forms and ages. Methods will be provided for a range of situations, including sensitive natural vegetation areas and open grazing land. Demonstrations will include conventional applications of ‘drill and fill’, ‘cut and swab’ and ‘basal bark application’.

Please bring gloves and hand secateurs if you have them to participate in practicing olive control techniques.

Access to the site is over steep uneven terrain, please advise us if you will require assistance.

Time: Arrive 9:45 for a 10 am start

Cost: Free

What to wear: Sturdy footwear, sun protection, long pants and sleeves. Please bring gloves and hand secateurs if you have them to participate in practicing olive control techniques. Bring a drink bottle, especially if it looks warm.

There are free take home swab bottles for all participants who attend.

RSVP by 19th March

For any further information please contact Julie Schofield on 0407 885 837 or julie.schofield@sa.gov.au

NOTE:  if the CFS fire danger rating on the day is extreme of catastrophic the workshop will be postponed to a later date