Christmas Tree Weed Control 圣诞树杂草控制.ppt

Christmas Tree Weed ControlTREE SCHOOL 2012 Paul Borgen Agronomy Manager Pratum Co-op Salem, OR Resources PNW Weed Control Handbook Weeds of the West Extension Publications Why control weeds? Ease of harvest Weed cover harbors pests Compete for water and nutrients Why control weeds? Remember that control does not mean elimination Benefits of leaving some vegetation Keys to success Know your weeds Properly calibrated equipment Know the proper rate Keys to success Start clean Keep good records Expect to do more than spray once and forget it Weed Shifts Weed infestations change depending on cultural practices Cultivation promotes deep rooted plants Mowing promotes prostrate weeds Use of the same chemicals promote tolerant weed species (e.g. false dandelion, field bindweed, rattail fescue) Preventing Weed Shifts Combine a variety of cultural practices and chemical treatments Understand the effect each practice or product has on your particular weed population Alternate or combine chemicals effectively Use different modes of action or chemical families Target specific weeds or get broad spectrum Preventing Weed Shifts Keep records of how your practices affect weeds Note how each herbicide affects each weed then tank-mix or alternate to achieve desired results Reduce chance of promoting resistant species Preventing Weed Shifts Combine or rotate practices; mechanical hand removal spot treatment Band spray broadcast spray wipers Provide cost effective, year-round control Ground Covers Remove unwanted weeds Plant sub-clover or dwarf plant varieties Regulate vegetation height with with sub-lethal rates of chemicals (chemical mowing) Spot spray is necessary to keep unwanted weeds in check Ground CoversBenefits Reduces soil erosion Improve traffic conditions in wet weather Aids in harvest Reduces mud on trees at harvest Ground CoversDrawbacks Monitoring and management is necessary during much of growing season Frequent mowing is necessary to regulate heigh