Every July, while most Americans are soaking up the heat of summer, a quiet and powerful ritual unfolds on the rolling green hills of Arlington National Cemetery. It’s not a ceremony with flags and bands. It’s a workday. Volunteers arrive with the sun, wearing ball caps, pushing wheelbarrows, and tending to turf like it was […]
Power Lines, Precision, and Public Perception When most people think of glyphosate, they think of backyard weed killer or controversial lawsuits – not of utility corridors stretching hundreds of miles across forests, prairies, and farmland. But for professionals in Utility Vegetation Management (UVM), glyphosate plays a very different role: keeping the lights on and the […]
Introduction: The Herbicide That Changed the World Glyphosate is one of the most widely used and hotly debated herbicides on the planet. Originally introduced by Monsanto in 1974 under the brand name Roundup, glyphosate revolutionized modern agriculture by enabling farmers to control weeds more effectively and economically. Today, glyphosate use is integral to global food […]
Spray Smarter, Not Harder: How dos PISTOLOS Saves You Time on Every Job and MoneyIn the fast-paced world of landscaping and grounds maintenance, time is money. Whether you’re managing a crew or flying solo, every extra minute spent battling stubborn weeds can eat into your productivity—and your profits. That’s why having the right tools can […]
Herbicide application is more than just mixing chemicals and spraying—it requires skill, precision, and a deep understanding of both plant biology and environmental impact. For professionals in vegetation management, agriculture, and land maintenance, certification is not just a regulatory requirement in many cases, but a critical step in ensuring safe and effective herbicide use. Certification […]
Herbicide application is only as effective as its precision. When herbicide droplets fail to reach their target or drift beyond the intended area, results suffer. Vegetation managers, agricultural professionals, and right-of-way maintenance crews all understand the importance of controlling drift and optimizing droplet size. Both factors influence herbicide effectiveness, environmental impact, and compliance with regulations. […]
Maintaining infrastructure—whether it’s utility corridors, railways, or roadways—is a critical task for ensuring safety, functionality, and cost efficiency. Overgrown vegetation can interfere with power lines, obscure road signs, damage railway tracks, and compromise structural integrity. Herbicides play a vital role in vegetation management for infrastructure, offering a reliable and cost-effective solution for controlling unwanted growth. […]
As vegetation management professionals know, the dormant seasons can be a critical time to control unwanted brush, trees, and invasive plant species. Whether you’re working on utility right-of-ways, agricultural land, or other high-priority areas, dormant stem applications offer a unique opportunity to enhance your vegetation management efforts. These treatments help reduce long-term maintenance costs, extend […]
Underground utility markers play an indispensable role in indicating the presence of buried utilities, safeguarding both public safety and the environment. These markers, varying in types and colors, serve as visual guides that inform and protect.
Overgrown vegetation and aggressive weeds are more than just an eyesore to the public. Not only do they impose a threat to our ecosystems, but they can also lead to serious hazards in right-of-ways maintained including railways, roadsides, powerlines, pipelines, and parks. As a contracted professional, it’s vital to understand how to best control these issues and when to take preventive versus corrective actions. These control methods will vary from the time of year to what and where you’ve been hired to control vegetation.