got weeds presentation
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Deborah Munoz-ChaconOwner
Az SPCC License #8431
Got Weeds?
Get Control!
Is It A Weed?or
Is It A Plant?
Why Bother with Weed Control?
Weeds…choke out landscape plants…spread…are costly to remove when
left unchecked…lower property values
Common Desert Weeds
Desert Broom
TumbleweedRussian Thistle
Spurge
Arizona Swallow-WortMilkweed
Cynanchum arizonicumArizona swallow-wort
Weed Removal Options
Stop Weeds Before They Start
Manual Weed RemovalPull the Weeds
Hula Hoe Your Weeds Away
Weed Eater
Natural Weed Control
Lambs grazing weeds and grass
Wooly Weed Wackers Sheep (and goats) have long been used for weed control. Their use has increased in recent years because of the need for biological control agents in environmentally sensitive areas. Sheep mostly graze forbs (flowering plants) while goats prefer shrubs.
Chemical Weed Control
Who Should Spray?
• Certified Spray Technicians
• Licensed Companies
• Properly Insured
Pre-Emergent Chemicals
Post-Emergent Chemicals
Where Not To Spray
Conclusion
• Be able to identify weeds• Have a weed control program• Use licensed spray companies• Keep plants healthy
Questions?