{"id":61,"date":"2014-02-28T00:13:41","date_gmt":"2014-02-28T00:13:41","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/agdepotinc.com\/?page_id=61"},"modified":"2019-11-18T19:43:32","modified_gmt":"2019-11-18T19:43:32","slug":"weed-control-101","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/agdepotinc.com\/?page_id=61","title":{"rendered":"Weed Control 101"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Here are some general herbicide application guidelines:<\/p>\n

1. Always read and completely understand the label precautions and use instructions.\u00a0 Chemical labels are written in a language closely related to English, but they can be difficult to decode.\u00a0 Please call your chemical supplier or county weed office if you need help.\u00a0 There are no stupid questions.<\/p>\n

2. In order to know how much chemical to put in the tank, you need to know how much water you are putting out per acre or 1000 square feet.\u00a0 Your chemical supplier or county weed office can help you calibrate your sprayer.<\/p>\n

3. Spray adjuvants such as surfactants (wetting agents), penetrants, water treatments, and spray dyes can help you get the most from your herbicide dollar.\u00a0 If you deliver your treatment on target and get it into you target pest, you stand less risk of damage from spray drift and less chance of having to re-treat.<\/p>\n

4. Know your target.\u00a0 There are no magic cure-alls.\u00a0 Specific chemistries work best on specific weeds.\u00a0 Your chemical supplier can help you match up products with pests.<\/p>\n

5. Have a plan.\u00a0 Few weed problems can be cured with one treatment. Sit down and budget you time and money. Schedule applications when you get the most activity on your target weeds. Plan for later applications to pick up escapes, and don\u2019t forget yearly cleanup treatments along your borders to stop your neighbor\u2019s weeds from getting a foothold on your property.<\/p>\n