Abstract:
This publication offers an integrated approach to effective weed management in Christmas trees, incorporating diverse strategies and practices to keep weed populations off balance. It includes strategies for using prevention, mechanical means, cover crops and vegetated strips, flame weeding, and biological and chemical controls. Emphasis in chemical recommendations is on strategies to reduce herbicide resistance and protect surface and groundwater from pesticide loss.
Description:
Contents; Management philosophy; The top dozen weeds: identification and biology; Annual broadleaves;
Perennial broadleaves; Biennial; Annual grasses; Perennial grasses; Management Strategies; Prevention; Mechanical; Cover crops and vegetated strips; Flame weeding; Biological controls; Chemical control; Herbicide application timing and efficacy; Commonly used herbicides and their
characteristics; Herbicide families and resistance management; Herbicide application and stewardship; Non-point losses of herbicides; Strategies to reduce soil and pesticide loss; Wildlife and Christmas trees; Other resources
