Ragwort spraying

[marinitagsd]

Since we moved here we have had problems with ragwort in the bottom part of our field, we have dug it up, spot sprayed it and still it comes back with avengence so had it sprayed properly by a local farmer, 3 weeks after spraying, no difference! Spoke to farmer who took advice on the chemical, turns out because we had no rain and the ground was very dry, it didn't work, so sprayed again, great, we have had loads of rain and the dam weed is dying!! Yippee!
My question is, when can I allow my horses back on that part of the field? Its been just over 2 weeks since the last spraying.
Thanks
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[PeterNatt]

You will need to give it sufficient time for the roots to die. I normally spray twice at two week intevals. Then you need to remove and burn all the dead ragwort as it is more palatable when dead but just as poisonous.

 

[marinitagsd]

Its been nearly 3 weeks since the field was sprayed for the second time with a herbicide and I have moved all of the debris that I can see. Would it be safe to put my horses back to graze now?
Any other info would be gratefully received, thanks.

 

[kerilli]

as long as there are absolutely no available bits of dried or wilted ragwort, i think it'll be fine to put them back on.

 

[ofcourseyoucan]

i would borrow some sheep for a couple of weeks to tidy up properly, before you put the horses back on, just to be on the safe side.