Kees, Gary . 2008. Herbicide Shield for Spraying Irrigation Pipelines. 0824 2343. Missoula, MT: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, National Technology and Development Program. 4 p.

Forest Service nurseries find it difficult to spray weeds growing near irrigation pipelines because the spray kills seedlings in beds nearby. The Missoula Technology and Development Center has developed an adjustable shield that includes two spray nozzles and a 12-volt battery-powered pump so a tractor can spray weeds along irrigation pipelines. Mechanical

Keywords: equipment development, nurseries, pesticides

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