Invasive Plant Control

Reclaim Your Property from Invasive Plants

Invasive plants don't simply grow where they don't belong—they spread aggressively, outcompete native vegetation, reduce biodiversity, damage landscapes, and become increasingly difficult to control over time. Whether they're overtaking fence lines, woodlots, vacant lots, commercial properties, or residential landscapes, early management helps protect the health, appearance, and value of your property.

Critter Getters provides professional invasive plant identification and targeted management services throughout Southern Missouri. We develop treatment strategies based on the species present, the size of the infestation, and the surrounding environment to provide effective, long-term control.

Common Invasive Plants We Control

We manage many of the invasive shrubs, vines, and woody plants commonly found throughout Missouri, including:

• Chinese Privet

• Bush Honeysuckle

• Multiflora Rose

• Autumn Olive

• Tree-of-Heaven

• Japanese Barberry

• Japanese Knotweed

• Wintercreeper

• English Ivy

• Bradford Pear volunteers

• Callery Pear volunteers

• Oriental Bittersweet

• Porcelain Berry

• Garlic Mustard

• Sericea Lespedeza

• Crown Vetch

• Reed Canary Grass

• Johnson Grass

• Canada Thistle

• Musk Thistle

• Teasel

• Other invasive shrubs, vines, grasses, and broadleaf plants

Not sure what you're dealing with? We can identify the invasive species and recommend an appropriate management plan.

Why Invasive Plants Are Bad For Southern Missouri

Invasive plants spread rapidly because they often lack the natural controls that keep native species in balance. Left unmanaged, they can:

• Crowd out native plants and wildflowers

• Form dense thickets that are difficult to remove

• Reduce wildlife habitat quality

• Damage landscaping and ornamental plantings

• Overtake fence lines and property boundaries

• Increase long-term maintenance costs

• Reduce the usability and appearance of your property

Early intervention is typically the most effective approach.

  LEARN MORE:

Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) Timber Stand Improvement Guide:  https://mdc.mo.gov/sites/default/files/2021-07/TimberStandImprovementguide.pdf

Helpful MDC Invasive species links:

https://moinvasives.org/moip-assessment/

https://moinvasives.org/

https://mdc.mo.gov/your-property/improve-your-property/habitat-management/forest-and-woodland-management/forest

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Our Process

Every property is different, so every treatment begins with a thorough inspection. We identify the invasive species present, assess the extent of the infestation, and develop a treatment plan tailored to your property. But we do not use skid steers or other heavy eqipment to remove your invasives. Depending on the species and site conditions, management may involve targeted herbicide applications, cut-stump treatments, basal bark applications, directed foliar treatments, or follow-up management to control regrowth. 

Properties We Serve

We provide invasive plant management for:

• Homes

• Commercial properties

• Apartment communities

• Homeowners associations

• Municipal properties

• Churches

• Schools

• Parks

• Vacant lots

• Acreage

• Farms and rural properties

• MO Dept. of Conservation

Why Choose Critter Getters?

Our goal is not simply to kill unwanted plants, but to help restore usable, manageable landscapes through professional identification, targeted treatment, and practical long-term management strategies. We serve residential and commercial customers throughout Southern Missouri with reliable service and property-specific recommendations.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an invasive plant?
An invasive plant is a non-native species that spreads aggressively and displaces desirable vegetation, often causing ecological or property-related problems.

Can invasive plants return after treatment?
Some species readily regrow or produce new seedlings, making follow-up management important for long-term control.

Do you identify the plant before treatment?
Yes. Proper identification is the foundation of an effective treatment plan.

What types of properties do you service?
We provide invasive plant management for residential, commercial, municipal, agricultural, and institutional properties throughout Southern Missouri.

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Overgrown Woods? Invasive Brush Taking Over?

We specialize in low-impact Timber Stand Improvement (TSI) and targeted invasive species control to unlock your land's potential.

Our Services:

• Targeted TSI: Hack-and-squirt / girdling to release quality oak & walnut crop trees.

• Invasive Species Elimination: Chemical control of Bush Honeysuckle, Autumn Olive, Cedar, and Locust with zero resprouting.

• Wildlife Habitat: Bedding thickets, hinge-cutting, and browse creation for deer & turkey.

🌿 Low Impact: No heavy machinery rutting your soil, destroying good trees or eating your budget.

📜 MO Cat 2 Certified: We follow MDC & NRCS cost-share specs to help you get reimbursed.

📞 Call/Text 417-247-2880 for a free land walk!