How Does it Work?

The Brown Brush Monitor™ combines herbicide applications and mowing into a one-pass treatment method. The combination mower’s unique design separates the tasks of mowing and applying herbicides into two specialized chambers.

In the first chamber, the durable blades cut brush stems 2 to 3 inches in diameter or sapling trees up to three years old, depending on species. The mowed debris is removed from the mower deck through a side door, allowing the second chamber – the herbicide chamber – to treat the remaining cut stubble.

In the enclosed herbicide chamber, products such as Garlon^®, Tordon^® and Transline^® herbicides are sprayed directly onto the stubble. Then, the system catches any unabsorbed herbicides in a "reservoir" made up of a series of scrapers, brushes and chains, which wipe the herbicides onto the stubble in the second application stage.

For added convenience, the Brown Brush Monitor includes a hand-held spray gun with 25 feet of hose for foliar applications to fences, structures or other areas that can’t be mowed.

To learn more about recommended herbicide rates and timing for your area, contact your local vegetation management specialist.