Ways to Reduce Herbicide Use
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- Know which weeds under what circumstances actually constitute threats to native vegetation.
- Know each herbicide’s target species and appropriate application schedule.
- Use the latest, most accurate herbicide application technology.
- Work with adjacent landowners to address disturbances that cause weeds, such as excessive vegetation clearing and heavy off-road vehicle use that disturbs the soil, creating bare areas that can be invaded by weeds.
- Hire conservation-minded operators for spray crews.
- Resists outside pressure to do more spraying.
