FACTORS AFFECTING CONTROL METHODS

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FACTORS AFFECTING CONTROL METHODS

• By Georgia Huff
• Forestry Science I
• Modified by Georgia Agricultural Education
  Curriculum Office
• July, 2002

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OBJECTIVES

• Explain the environmental factors affecting
  control methods.
• Explain the physical and mechanical factors
  affecting control methods.

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Mental set

• Remember what the definition of undesirable
  species is?
• What is the importance of controlling undesirable
  species?

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Factors to consider

• What should we consider when determining control
  methods?
• Soil and land type/environmental?
• Size of undesirables?
• Type of equipment?
• Size, shape and location of area to be treated?

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ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS

• What would be some concerns?
• How can we prevent harming the environment and
  still control undesirables?

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Considerations for application

• Height, diameter, density and species of
  undesirables.
• Size, shape and location.
• Type of herbicide(s) to use.
• Type of treatment.
• Availability of application equipment and/or
  contract applicators.
• SAFETY!!!

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Review

• Factors affecting undesirable control methods?
• Specific views on treatment practices?
• Safety issues?