Control of saltcedar must be weighed against the loss of nesting habitat for the endangered southwestern willow flycatcher.

The most effective way to control saltcedar is to use multiple tactics. For example, herbicides can painted on cut stems to prevent re-growth.

Mechanical control includes plowing, bulldozing, digging or pulling young trees, and cutting stems as close to the ground as possible. Re-vegetation may be necessary to prevent saltcedar from re-invading cleared areas.

Herbicides are effective in controlling saltcedar, but care must be exercised around aquatic ecosystems.

Two insects, mealy bugs and leaf beetles are being researched as possible biological control agents of saltcedar.