Free herbicide for gamba grass
The Gamba Action Program in the Northern Territory offers free herbicide, spray equipment loans, and weed management advice to control gamba grass.
Eligible landholders can receive up to 5 litres of aquatic glyphosate per property, for up to 2 properties.
The 2024/25 program runs from Friday 6 December 2024 to Friday 2 May 2025, or until supplies run out.
The program will close for the Christmas break from Monday 23 December 2024 to Monday 6 January 2025.
Get free herbicide or spray equipment
Proof of ownership or residence is required to collect the herbicide.
Location | Address | Opening hours | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|
Freds Pass Sport and Recreation Reserve Slip-on spray tanks available | 20 Bees Creek Road | Monday 7:30am to 10:30am and 2:30pm to 5:30pm Friday 7:30am to 10:30am and 2:30pm to 5:30pm Saturday 8am to noon | |
Adelaide River Fire and Rescue Response Group | 132 Stuart Highway | Call for details | |
Coomalie Community Government Council | 141 Cameron Road | Fridays only 8:30am to 3pm | |
Dundee | 4250 Fog Bay Road | Call for details | |
Daly River | Wooliana Road | Call for details | |
Katherine Weed Management Branch depot | 11 Crawford Street | Call for details | |
Labasheeda Volunteer Bushfire Brigade | 645 Parkin Road | Call for details | 0427 760 383 |
Milne Volunteer Bushfire Brigade | 165 Bynoehaven Road | Call for details | |
Territory Wildlife Park | 960 Cox Peninsula Road | Monday to Friday - 9am to 2pm | |
Wagait Shire Council | 62 Wagait Tower Road | Call for details |
How to use
Always check the label on the herbicide bottle before mixing.
For safety information, read the following safety data sheets:
Proper use of herbicides is essential to avoid immediate and long-term health risks.
There are laws and instructions you must follow when using herbicides, these include:
- NT law, read the Agriculture and Veterinary Chemicals (Control of Use) Act 2004
- Commonwealth law, go to the Australian Government website.
For detailed instructions on using herbicides, see the step-by-step guide on controlling gamba grass.
Spray equipment
There are 2 types of spray equipment available.
Small spray units are available from the Freds Pass Reserve distribution centre.
You can check if a spray unit is available by calling 0427 272 586.
Small spray units
Small spray units:
- are lightweight and suitable for the back of a ute or ATV
- come in 50, 100 or 200 litres
- have a 1 to 2m hose
- use 12-volt DC (car battery) power (battery not included).
Quickspray units
You can borrow Quikspray units by booking in advance through the Weed Management Branch 8999 4567.
Quickspray units:
- are large and need a trailer or ute
- come in 200, 300 or 600 litre units
- have options of twin reel sprayers
- have a retractable 50m or 100m hose
- run on unleaded petrol.
How to use a Quikspray unit:
- when you fill the spray tank, make sure half the final volume of water is added to the tank before you add concentrated herbicide. This allows proper mixing
- don't adjust the settings on the Quikspray unit. These have already been set to minimise the risk of spray drift
- only use unleaded petrol for the pump motor for the tanks
- make sure the hose does not come into contact with your car, pump motor exhausts or hot or sharp objects
- don't over-retract the hose, as the stopper can be damaged
- make sure you secure spray guns before transporting the unit.
Contact
If you have any questions, contact the Weed Management Branch.
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