If densities are low, the winged thistle can be removed using a chipping hoe, cutting about 1-2 cm below the crown of the thistle to ensure no buds are left attached to the root. Herbicides are best ...

If there are only a few plants present, they can be killed by "grubbing", using a hoe to chop the thistle 2-3 cm beneath ground level so that all dormant buds are removed from the crown. If they are ...