Post by Admin on Jun 6, 2019 8:04:06 GMT -7
Weed Spraying - June is the best time
The weeds are coming up quickly and June is the best time for spraying. It is critical to spray while the weeds are young and growing. At this stage just a light coating of herbicide and water will get absorbed quickly through their leaves and travel directly to the root.
A 10 to 20 gallon tank sprayer mounted on a 4x4 is the most common method of weed spraying. Any concentrated herbicide will work fine as long as the active ingredient is 24D. "Weed Be Gone" is our favorite and available online at Walmart.com. Be sure to wear protective clothing including gloves and goggles. Shower afterwards and be careful not to touch any surfaces where food may be prepared.
24D is absorbed by broad leaved plants and goes to the root where it blocks water. The plants usually wilt in a few hours and die completely in a few days. 24D does not harm most grasses which allows them to fill in where weeds once grew.
One application once a year in spring is usually enough to last for a full year. Knapweed may need a second spraying.
It takes about 4-6 hours for 24D to be completely absorbed by broad leafed plants. It is best to spray early in the morning when the air is still so spray does not get blown around. Be careful around Junipers as they are sensitive to all weed sprays. Make sure that no rain is in the forecast for at least 12 hours.
If your property borders a dirt or gravel road please consider spraying on your property along the road. Most weed seeds come in via vehicle tires and sprout easily along roads. Then they spread away from the road over the years.
The Glastonbury Landowner's Association (GLA) is responsible for spraying along platted roads but in practice the job is often neglected or poorly accomplished. High South has not been sprayed in six years and weeds commonly grow five feet tall along the roads. Last year the GLA waited until after the weeds went to seed. Then they used a grader to cut down the weed stalks and further spread seeds.
The best time to deal with weeds is when they are young, growing and before they flower.
A 10 to 20 gallon tank sprayer mounted on a 4x4 is the most common method of weed spraying. Any concentrated herbicide will work fine as long as the active ingredient is 24D. "Weed Be Gone" is our favorite and available online at Walmart.com. Be sure to wear protective clothing including gloves and goggles. Shower afterwards and be careful not to touch any surfaces where food may be prepared.
24D is absorbed by broad leaved plants and goes to the root where it blocks water. The plants usually wilt in a few hours and die completely in a few days. 24D does not harm most grasses which allows them to fill in where weeds once grew.
One application once a year in spring is usually enough to last for a full year. Knapweed may need a second spraying.
It takes about 4-6 hours for 24D to be completely absorbed by broad leafed plants. It is best to spray early in the morning when the air is still so spray does not get blown around. Be careful around Junipers as they are sensitive to all weed sprays. Make sure that no rain is in the forecast for at least 12 hours.
If your property borders a dirt or gravel road please consider spraying on your property along the road. Most weed seeds come in via vehicle tires and sprout easily along roads. Then they spread away from the road over the years.
The Glastonbury Landowner's Association (GLA) is responsible for spraying along platted roads but in practice the job is often neglected or poorly accomplished. High South has not been sprayed in six years and weeds commonly grow five feet tall along the roads. Last year the GLA waited until after the weeds went to seed. Then they used a grader to cut down the weed stalks and further spread seeds.
The best time to deal with weeds is when they are young, growing and before they flower.