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How do you get rid of a hairy vetch?
Best weeding time: before fruition Removal: Grab the root of hairy vetch and pull it out, followed by cleaning out the remaining roots in the soil to prevent its regrowth. Then, fully remove its climbing stems, which often twines around other plants. Caution needed when handling. Pruning: Use sharp gardening scissors to cut its stems. Prune the parts as close to ground as possible. Chemical control: Choose a herbicide targeting this plant and use it repeatedly to effectively contain hairy vetch. Burning: If it doesn't climb on anything inflammable, you can burn it off with fire. Fire is an effective way to contain this plant.
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