Garlic Mustard – New insights into the ecology and management of an old adversary handout

IMPACTS OF GARLIC MUSTARD CONTROL METHODS AND MANAGEMENT

Garlic mustard is a non-native invasive herb that competes with native plants, reducing biodiversity and altering soil chemistry. It has a biennial life cycle and can become a dominant understory plant in as few as 5-7 years. Effective management requires prioritizing sites, sustaining long-term efforts, and considering the consequences of control. The document provides information on control methods, including physical, chemical, and biological approaches.