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The city's Parks and Recreation Department say they have all the details on registered and approved herbicides to control the grass.
Pampas grass has become prolific around the industrial areas, along the highways, local dams, and factory areas and the municipality has started to clear certain problematic areas.
The grass also known as Cortaderia selloana, is classified as an invasive species in South Africa.
They can germinate quickly after flowering causing them to spread rapidly.
It is advisable to get rid of the grass in its early growth stage before it flowers and produces seeds that can be easily dispersed by wind.
Methods that can be used to remove pampas grass include digging, burning, and using herbicides.
The most effective way to remove pampas grass is to use both the physical and chemical methods simultaneously.
According to Invasives South Africa, it is illegal to sell the plumes of pampas grass and also illegal and irresponsible to transport or use pampas grass plumes as a decor accessory for weddings, events or shop fronts.
It also forms large clumps which displace smaller indigenous species
