With summer rapidly approaching there’s calls for Riverland locals to keep on the lookout for the Khaki weed.
The local landscape board say the invasive week thrives in warm temperatures, and spreads easily through spiny burrs, which attach to clothing, shoes, and animal fur.
Seeds from the weed can also spread via water, or as contaminants in wool, hay, and grain.
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If not controlled the weed poses a serious threat to agriculture, native vegetation and recreational areas.
Under the landscape act landholders are required to control the spread of the weed, as well as notifying the landscape board.
Locals with suspected or confirmed khaki weed incursions can contact the Berri landscape board office on 8580 1800 for further information.
