Native to Eurasia, hairy bittercress has spread throughout much of the Americas, Africa, and Oceania. While it provides food to pollinators, its vigorous growth in irrigated or disturbed areas, early emergence, and abundant seed production can make it a nuisance. Hand weeding, mulching, and mowing can be effective forms of control, especially in the early fall or spring. Selecting competitive species and maintaining a strong ecosystem can also help prevent and control populations of hairy bittercress. Pre-emergence herbicides can be used in the late summer and post-emergence herbicides can also be effective.