Dig it up and then burn the plants. Prickly pear cacti are difficult to kill. There are no registered chemicals for cactus control.
Contact your local Extension office with any additional cactus questions.
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Dig it up and then burn the plants. Prickly pear cacti are difficult to kill. There are no registered chemicals for cactus control.
Contact your local Extension office with any additional cactus questions.
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