Backpack Sprayers
Backpack Sprayers thompsbbThe backpack sprayer is the best way to reduce herbicide use and target specific invasive plants, especially in diverse wildflower plantings.
- Use a low-volume backpack sprayer. BirchmeierTM and SoloTM are good brands.
- A 4-ft. wand reaches right down to the target plant.
- Herbicides made to kill broadleaf weeds will also kill wildflowers.
- Transline works on tough weeds without a lot of residual effect.
- Follow the rates on the label for mixing the spray.