While trees are a common and appealing aspect to a beautifully landscaped lawn or a public park, the general public rarely considers the negative impacts they can have. For example, it is essential to maintain power line clearances in rights-of-ways to prevent outages, fires, and to make a safe place for workers to maintain the lines. And sometimes, if the trees are an invasive species, they need to be removed to protect the natural ecosystem.
As right-of-way service providers, we understand that tree’s or woody brush must be maintained for a number of reasons beyond what we’ve already mentioned. Below we’ll discuss why the control of woody brush is important and what equipment you should use.
Why Is Weed Control Important?
If you’ve been contracted to maintain city roadsides, highways, or other government-owned land such as national or state parks, you already know the benefits to properly maintaining land. However, I ask that you ask the “Why” questions. Weeds compete with other plants for essential resources like water, sunlight, and other nutrients, and they can quickly take over an area if left unattended. Weeds can also serve as hosts for pests and diseases that can affect other plants in the area (Cedar Apple Rust), and they can be toxic for both animals and humans.
Invasive species of weeds can infiltrate public land and choke out native plants, while others can create more serious issues to civilians, such as electrical hazards and making lands inaccessible to public safety providers.
Private landowners are often responsible for complying with local laws and regulations regarding the maintenance of their personal property. Since there may be some overlap between a landowner’s responsibilities and the states. It’s important to consider the experience and knowledge an independent contractor or service company has when it comes to the regulations and standards for a particular service area. After all, communities not only rely on their ability to protect our people but also the infrastructure and wildlife.
Proper Land Preservation
As you know, weed and brush control is crucial for the preservation of our land and natural resources. Weeds, herbaceous and woody plants, can quickly spread and overtake native plants, leading to habitat destruction and a decline in biodiversity. In sensitive areas like national parks or wildlife preserves, the introduction of non-native plant species can have disastrous effects on the local ecosystem. Chinese privet is one example.
By regularly spraying weeds and brush, and implementing other control measures, as right-of-way managers you can protect natural resources and ensure the longevity of these important sites. Proper equipment like the dosPISTOLOS Double Barreled Sprayer should be utilized to control unwanted vegetation while still allowing natural resources and species necessary for our ecosystems to thrive.
The Best Equipment for Professional Herbicide Application
Professional herbicide application requires safely transporting and applying proper materials. Equipment is widely available to transport and apply herbicides, but sometimes a better way to do these jobs is brought to the marketplace.
To meet the need, the dosPISTOLOS Double-Barreled Sprayer was developed, patented, tested, and released.
This double-barreled sprayer allows for nearly endless nozzle choices making it more effective than the industry standard “Roll Over Nozzle”.
Features of the dosPISTOLOS sprayer allow you to use an adjustable nozzle that can spray up to 25 feet with a straight stream or be adjusted for a fine mist when needing closer range. While the dosPISTOLOS Double Barreled Sprayer allows the versatility to choose their fittings or nozzle types for each job, there is no incentive to use one nozzle over the other, which overcomes the human tendency to not use the correct tip. Additionally, both triggers can be actuated at once to apply double the product to save time and move along.
It is important to note that herbicide applications should be done responsibly and in accordance with the product labeling and government regulations. Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) should always be worn when applying herbicides, and care should be taken to avoid overspray , drift, or other unintended environmental impacts.
For responsible application of herbicides, tools such as the dosPISTOLOS Double-Barreled Sprayer should be used. To learn more about this innovative tool, please contact our team.
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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.
In the world of right-of-way weed control, the timing of your herbicide application can be the difference between a successful eradication of unwanted plants and a wasted and ineffective treatment.
Before the production of our dos PISTOLOS sprayer, the industry standard for right-of-way herbicide application was the standard “roll-over” sprayer. We started with an idea to replace this product and craft a simpler, more effective sprayer. Kenny Crewnshaw began to apply his 40 years of application experience to develop the dos PISTOLOS double-barreled sprayer, which is the only two triggered, two outlet sprayer on the market.
dos PISTOLOS is proud to announce that their innovative
Double Barreled Herbicide Sprayer is now available through Arborchem Products, one of the most
respected names in vegetation management solutions. Arborchem’s unparalleled
commitment to excellence and comprehensive support ensures clients receive the best
in cutting-edge products and industry-leading expertise. The dos PISTOLOS Double
Barreled Sprayer is a logical addition to Arborchem’s extensive line of application
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Weeds, much like cultivated plants, undergo distinct growth stages in their lifecycle. Identifying and targeting these specific growth stages can significantly impact the success of herbicide application.
