Free herbicide for gamba grass
To help control gamba grass in the Northern Territory (NT), you can get free herbicide, spray equipment loans and weed management advice.
**hidden**
Second allocations for herbicide collection are now open.
The 2025–26 program has closed.
Get free herbicide or spray equipment **hidden, originally an H3**
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 on 18 April. | |
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 | Closed | 0414 887 278 |
| Marrakai Volunteer Bushfire Brigade | 1990 Arnhem Highway Marrakai NT 0822 | Call for details | 0437 840 312 |
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 **hidden, make H2 when going live again**
There are 2 types of spray equipment available.
Small spray units
Small spray units are available from the Freds Pass Reserve distribution centre.
You can check if a small spray unit is available by calling 0427 272 586.
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.
Quickspray units
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.
Share this page:
URL copied!