Kakiebos (Tagetes minuta), although an alien species, is not a declared invader and  is a pioneer plant on disturbed ground. In addition, and a very good reason to cherish these plants:

Kakiebos contains a very useful range of chemicals that are known to have various medicinal properties. It can be used as an antimicrobial, antiseptic,  antispasmodic, antiparasitic and antibiotic. It is used in south American countrie...

With the assistance of the Biological Control officer from Working for Water, Cullinan Conservancy released a thrips insect (Liothrips tractabilis) for the biological control of Pompom in selected sites within the Conservancy.

Both Pompom thrips nymphs and adults feed on the stems and leaf tissues at the apical shoot tips of the Pompom weed. This causes deformaties in the plant growth which reduces its height and biomass, and flower production.  The thrips has the great...

Dear Members,

The Pom Pom’s are a bit late this year due to the late rain and the fire.

We have a limited supply of herbicide in stock for Pom Pom, Lantana and Bug weed, this is available to paid up members. Please contact the office if you require any herbicide, it is in powder form so bring a container with a lid when you come and collect it.

 The regime for clearing the Pom Pom remains the same, cut off the bud or flowering head, place in a plastic bag, spray the plant from the...

Dear Members,

Your attention is drawn to the alien invader Pom Pom weeds which is flowering at this time of the year. As in previous years where we find the weeds on a farm we will notify the farmer by email.

 If no attempt is made to clear the Pom pom plants within 3 weeks, the letter will be forwarded to the Department of Agriculture who will issue a directive.

Cullinan Conservancy has purchased a limited amount of Plenum, and paid-up members can fetch some from Joan du Toit (bring ...