Why are herbicides used?
The application of herbicides is generally used following clearing and mowing to control re-growth of unwanted vegetation. Years of experience and study by the utility industry has demonstrated that one of the most efficient and effective way to keep rights-of-way clear of unwanted trees and brush is the through the careful and selective use of herbicides to control the re-growth on only the woody and invasive vegetation; the herbicide will not affect grasses and other non-woody species. Eliminating invasive and unwanted woody vegetation in the easement will promote the growth native grasses, low-growing shrubs and other ground cover that birds, deer and small animals prefer. Invasive vegetation left in the easement will compete with native vegetation for nutrients, sun and water. Are herbicides safe? All pesticides sold in the U.S. must be registered by the United States Environmental Protection Agency based on the submission of scientific studies showing their effectiveness without u
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