* Mowing or cutting: Sagebrush can be mowed or cut down to the ground. This will kill the plant, but it may resprout from the roots.
* Pulling or grubbing: Sagebrush can be pulled or grubbed out by hand. This is most effective for small infestations, and it is important to remove as much of the root as possible.
* Tilling: Tilling can be used to kill sagebrush. This is most effective when done in the spring or fall, when the soil is moist.
* Burning: Burning can be used to kill sagebrush. However, this method can be dangerous and it is important to take precautions to prevent the fire from spreading.
Chemical methods
* Herbicides: Herbicides can be used to kill sagebrush. There are a number of different herbicides that are effective against sagebrush, and the best choice will depend on the specific situation.
* Foliar sprays: Foliar sprays are applied to the leaves of sagebrush. They are most effective when applied in the spring or fall, when the plant is actively growing.
* Basal sprays: Basal sprays are applied to the base of sagebrush plants. They are most effective when applied in the late summer or fall, when the plant is storing nutrients in its roots.
* Soil sterilants: Soil sterilants can be used to kill sagebrush. They are most effective when applied in the spring or fall, when the soil is moist.
Biological control
* Insects: There are a number of insects that feed on sagebrush. Some of the most common include the sagebrush defoliator, the sagebrush bud moth, and the sagebrush root borer.
* Diseases: There are a number of diseases that can infect sagebrush. Some of the most common include the blackbrush mosaic virus and the Wyoming sagebrush die-off.
Cultural control
* Seeding: Seeding native grasses and forbs can help to compete with sagebrush and prevent it from spreading.
* Fertilization: Fertilizing can help to improve the vigor of native grasses and forbs, making them better able to compete with sagebrush.
* Irrigation: Irrigation can help to improve the water supply for native grasses and forbs, making them better able to compete with sagebrush.
Integrated pest management
* The most effective way to kill sagebrush is to use a combination of methods. This approach is known as integrated pest management (IPM). IPM involves using a variety of methods to control pests, including mechanical, chemical, biological, and cultural methods.
