R-O-W brush control through herbicides takes more diversified, scientific direction

Journal Article · Mon Oct 01 00:00:00 EDT 1979 · Electr. Light Power (Boston); (United States)

OSTI ID:5689155

Environmental concerns and more plant-specific chemical cominations have changed the way electric utilities apply and select herbicides to clear brush and weeds from their rights-of-way. Broadcast aerial spraying was made more selective and combined with land-based methods. Utilities are now using manual and mechanical techniques in environmentally sensitive area, although the major part of the clearing is done with sprays. New distribution lines are facing stricter conrols on the timing and method of brush conrol. The restrictions on spraying require closer supervision and are more costly, but spraying is still the most economical method. New refinements will add growth regulators, late-fall spraying, less toxic sprays and pellets, and a trend away from fuel oil as a carrier.

• OSTI ID: 5689155
• Journal Information: Electr. Light Power (Boston); (United States), Vol. 57:10
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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24 POWER TRANSMISSION AND DISTRIBUTION
54 ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES
29 ENERGY PLANNING
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PLANTS
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