If I can't spray it right (no sprayer), should I bushhog it? I'm likely picking up a sprayer next month or at least will be in a position to borrow one. I could at least cut it before it seeds.
I think it would be a good idea to mow it and keep it from making seed, but I don't think you will get rid of the seed bank. It shouldn't be a problem in a winter crop; cold weather kills it.
I have raised the bush hog and given the sicklepod a haircut before to keep it from shading out chufas. It will close the canopy over them and you won't make anything if that happens.