Bush Honeysuckle Control

Bush honeysuckles are probably the most aggressive exotic plants that have escaped and naturalized in urban areas, where the woodland understory is often a solid layer of green from these shrubs. MDC videographer Kevin Muenks provides valuable info and helpful tips on controlling this invasive plant.
Learn more: mdc.mo.gov/trees-plants/invas...

[@lisalikesplants]

This was a great video. Very professional. Thanks so much!🌱🌱🌱

[@kevinl4966]

Great info. Thank you.

[@Flyboyminer]

Great Video! Thank you!!

[@gregoryanderson6550]

Controlling the spread of invasive species would be a really good way to rehabilitate our prison population! Lots of hard work and an immediate sense of accomplishment Will help inmates to become productive members of society!

[@joelueth1636]

I agree!

[@getintothewildwithjeffruma8777]

As a former correctional officer for 19 years and land owner I approve lol

[@guacre2675]

That's a really unique proposition. Interesting!

[@brucecarter8296]

not to mention the little ones stuck in school desks all day

[@advent35]

I like the way you think Sir. Do you have any information on how to start something like this in my community? 450-acre tree farm in Kentucky and most of my time is spent trying to control invasive species. Sometimes I think we are winning but most of the time it's just overwhelming. Have a good day sir that was a great idea.

[@genetaylor7713]

What hrbicide is used for badal bark treatment?

[@jeremybyington]

Is it possible/practical to use these as rootstocks for honeyberry to take advantage of an already-established root system?

[@erikalew]

Is it worth controlling if your neighbors won’t control theirs, or will it always be a losing battle?

[@burntpistn]

Goats do a good job on bush honeysuckle

[@dennismisnick5331]

Thought it was toxic to all animals?

[@guacre2675]

Depends on the species of honeysuckle. If they're eating it and not getting sick, it might not be an invasive species of honeysuckle.

[@guacre2675]

​@@dennismisnick5331Not at animals. That's why it spreads so fast. Birds & small mammals eat the fruit and poop the seeds out elsewhere.

[@user-ls6mv7ue5z]

Spread the word. Long live the natives!

[@moonshoos6148]

Now only if I could uproot asian carp.

[@morrismonet3554]

I use a Ratchet Rake on my tractor bucket, and they pop right out.

[@brucecarter8296]

fo-li-age

[@johnterrance3075]

This shrub is native to Ontario, Canada (which is where I'm from), so I plan on planting this in my backyard.

[@guacre2675]

*This* shrub is NOT native to Ontario. You're mixing it up with a different plant, also called bush honeysuckle. Please make sure that when you plant it that you got Northern Bush Honeysuckle and not Amur, Japanese, or other Asian honeysuckles.

[@Wanderlust598]

Wrong honeysuckle