At this time weed spraying is offered with two methods of delivery - 30' boomless or 100' hose with a spray wand.

The tractor used is a heavily ballasted 4 wheel-drive John Deere open station with smaller wheels spaced out as far as possible to allow maneuvering on steep grades.

The sprayer is a Land Champ 200 produced by Enduraplas. At 200 gallons this sprayer has internal agitation and is molded to have lower center of gravity for safety. It is equipped with electric zone controls and pressure regulation for optimal efficiency and lower down time.

To request a quote, please email 2edenfarm@gmail.com.

Please NOTE: Spraying fence rows or spot application is routine and customary as tall grasses and vines are difficult to manage with manual or mechanical means. 

However, spraying is a last resort option for large areas of weed management. There are safer options before deciding to use chemicals on large swaths of land. Grazing and frequent mowing provide the best means for reducing weed load and allowing other vegetation to reemerge. In severe cases weeds have taken over all other vegetation such that weed removal will yield bare soil. In other cases there is a need for rapid transformation of pasture. In such cases it may be required to use chemicals to provide a blank canvas to start over. 

In such cases, followup with ground preparation, seeding and reestablishment of proper vegetation is a must. Timing is essential to ensure proper germination and moisture for regrowth to choke out and limit weed reemergence. Improper planning and followthrough with a weed management program will produce herbicide tolerant weeds and unnecessarily introduce chemicals and silt into waterways. I will not provide weed control services without a comprehensive plan to manage these risks.

Having said this, there is a place for herbicides in an overall weed management strategy that targets specific varieties for incremental improvement of pasture year-over-year. The local agricultural extension agent can guide you in your planning.