How-to Videos

 

We've compiled a number of video resources - from educational to how-to to general interest - designed to help you evaluate and implement rangeland and pasture improvement practices.

Outfitting Your ATV for Pasture Spraying

  • ATVs offer the agility that's ideal for rugged rangeland and pasture land
  • Tank, pump, nozzle selection and more
  • Proper spraying techniques

Site Selection

  • Overview of treatment site.
  • Details brush density appropriate for low-volume basal application.
  • Shows brush at proper size and density for low-volume basal application.

Treating Encroaching Brush

  • Brush encroaching from pasture perimeters is an excellent target for Individual Plant Treatments
  • Evaluate the site, then choose the appropriate treatment method
  • Target species is autumn olive

Choosing the Right Equipment

  • Which equipment works best for low-volume basal applications?
  • Considerations for hand wands, spray tips and backpack seals

Low-volume Basal Application

  • How to make low-volume basal applications
  • Considerations for proper application
  • How to treat multi-stem species

Cut-Stump Application - Immediately After Cutting

  • Prevent resprouting by treating cut stumps
  • Treat immediately after cutting when using a water-based carrier

Cut-Stump Application - Delayed After Cutting

  • Prevent respouting by treating cut stumps
  • Use an oil-based carrier if treatment is delayed

Before/After

  • Overview of low-volume basal applications to control encroaching brush
  • How-to review
  • Forage response within months of application