Pasture Cactus Eradication: Digging Only Reliable Method

No Easy Fix

Cactus-infested pasture. Herbicides (Doomsday) may damage but not kill; digging still required.

Needs species ID. Cactoblastis moth for Opuntia. Email photo to gregandkat@msn.com for ID and specific biocontrol info.

Small area: dig. Large: hire equipment. No spray-and-walk-away solution.

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