Control and management of gum arabic tree is not only difficult, but also costly. Since it is often transported deliberately by individuals who wish to use it as fodder for livestock or for other applications, community education is one of the best methods of control. Quarantine cattle and sheep if they moved within an infested area to prevent the spread of seeds. Mechanical removal of this plant is usually performed after a chemical treatment. Gum arabic tree is resistant to grazing, and can quickly regenerate after being damaged, which is why simply cutting it down is not efficient enough. Herbicides can be applied onto the basal bark and cut stumps, or injected into the plant. Before picking the herbicide, consult an agricultural expert to determine which active substance and application method is best for your geographic region.