Weed Control

Once the brush problems have been put to rest, other concerns may include:

• Cattails - Due to the root structure, you should consider removing silt in channels first.  If this does not cure the problem, the area needs to be accessible during the late summer for treatment. Long stands may require truck-spraying, with follow-up applications on a yearly basis until eradicated.
• Ragwed -Although this weed, reaching up to 15 feet tall, does not pose a problem in ditch cleaning, it does hinder quality brush maintenance, plus is unattractive.  Broadcast foliar applications during the early part of the growing season are recommended on an “as needed” basis.
• Phragmites, thistle, honey suckle, etc - These and other problematic weeds can be sprayed during brush maintenance most of the time, unless severe infestations require special care.  Plants such as multi-flora rose and Russian Olive that were once introduced to the agricultural community, have now become undesirable.

CAUTION!

Plant species producing numerous, colorful fruit can be distributed at an alarming rate in areas that are not conducive to mowing. These areas include fence lines, roads, pastures, waste areas, wooded places and along streams. Left unchecked, these unwelcome, wild and cultivated forms of shrub plants can continue to grow and spread rapidly.  Some commonly distributed varieties include Dogwoods, Honeysuckle, Hemlock and Parsley.  Although not as vicious to come in contact with, they can form colonized thickets and resemble thistle that can require a constant spray program to eradicate.

InterTrade Services Corp.  - Haskell Co.

Rt. 51 North -  P.O. Box 117  - Forsyth, IL  62535

(217) 875-3324 -  (800) 836-3393  - info@intertradeservicescorp.com