Beggarticks is naturally distributed across parts of North and South America, where it thrives in a variety of habitats. It has also spread to certain regions in Asia and Oceania, where it has been introduced. This plant's adaptability allows it to inhabit these diverse climates and contribute to the ecosystems beyond its native range.

Beggarticks hails from the tropical and subtropical regions of the Americas. Being classified as a weed, it has a rapid growth and robust reproductive capabilities; it easily multiplies via an abundance of seeds that can cover great distances, thanks to their barbed structure which attaches to clothing or animal fur. To make matters worse, this plant is incredibly hardy and can shrug off adverse conditions. These characteristics allow beggarticks to spread quickly, suffocate other plants in their vicinity by outcompeting them for resources, and be extremely hard to eradicate. While beggarticks isn't particularly harmful or toxic to humans or pets, it poses a significant threat to gardens and agricultural fields due to its rapid spread and resource-demanding nature. Its primary mode of dispersion is through its seeds, which are readily carried by wind, water, or animals contributing to its undeterred spread.

The best season for removal of beggarticks is during the late spring to early summer period, before the plant has had a chance to set seeds. This will prevent its potential rapid spread throughout the garden. Here are few organic methods to control or remove beggarticks: