Right-Of-Way Pest Control. Bulletin 762 / Charles W. Swann.

This training manual concerns the safe use of herbicides in rights-of-way. Included are sections on the impact of herbicides on non-target organisms such as in aquatic areas, on desirable vegetation, and on people and livestock. Descriptions are given of some common annual, biennial, and perennial w...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author:	Swann, Charles W.
Corporate Authors:	University of Georgia. Cooperative Extension Service Georgia Dept. of Agriculture, Atlanta
Language:	English
Published:	[Place of publication not identified] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1975.
Subjects:	Botany. Environment. Guides. Herbicides. Instructional Materials. Ornamental Horticulture. Pesticides. Postsecondary Education. Turf Management. Weeds. Pest Control Guides, General.
Genre:	Guides, General.
Physical Description:	22 pages
Format:	Microfilm Book

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Summary:	This training manual concerns the safe use of herbicides in rights-of-way. Included are sections on the impact of herbicides on non-target organisms such as in aquatic areas, on desirable vegetation, and on people and livestock. Descriptions are given of some common annual, biennial, and perennial weeds. The nature and application of herbicides are discussed and the use of herbicides for the following specific situations are given: vegetation abatement; bare ground; selective removal of undesirable vegetation; brush, woody vine, and tree control; and ornamentals. Finally, suggestions are presented for accidental spillage situations or application at excessive rates. (BB)
Note:	ERIC Note: For related documents, see SE 024 698-706; Contains occasional light and broken type. Microform.
Call Number:	ED157732 Microfiche
Reproduction Note:	Microfiche. [Washington D.C.]: ERIC Clearinghouse microfiches : positive.