Brush Axe
Photo courtesy of Bailey's |
A brush axe can be used in much the same way a machete is used; for clearing brush, pruning, limbing, chopping and shaving. The longer handle gives more reach for clearing out dense brush stands. 2004 price range: $25-$40. |
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Hypo Hatchet
Photo courtesy of Forestry Suppliers, Inc. (550008) |
Used for precise application of herbicide to unwanted trees without adversely affecting nearby trees and vegetation. The hatchet is used to make a cut in a tree into which herbicide is injected. 2004 price range: $300-$350. |
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Machete
Photo courtesy of Construction Safety Products |
Machetes aid in clearing heavy brush and weeds. They can also be used for pruning, chopping wood, limbing trees, cutting crops and shaping shrubs. 2004 price range: $15-$30. |
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ATV Sprayer
Photo courtesy of Construction Safety Products |
These sprayers often come in 15-25 gallon capacities and mount on your ATV for ease of use. Good for targeted application of herbicide to weeds and other unwanted vegetation, and for application of pesticides. 2004 price range: $140-$350. |
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Battery Drive
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Ideal for weed, insect and disease control on animals and plants, spot spraying and industrial vegetation control. Capacity is generally 4-5 gallons. Pump pressure can be controlled by hand pump, motor drive or electic/battery drive. 2004 price ranges: hand pump, $80-$150; battery drive, $200-$270; motor drive, $400-$550. |
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Hand Pump
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Motor Drive
Photo courtesy of Northern Tool and Equipment Co.
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Tree Injector
Photo courtesy of Sidewinder Tree Injectors |
A tree injector can be used either to target specific trees for removal, by injecting an herbicide; or to protect trees from pests by injecting a pesticide. In either case the targeted method means using less chemicals and lessening the risk of contaminating the surrounding environment and community.
2004 Price range: $310-$470 |
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Weed Wrench
Photo courtesy of The Weed Wrench Company |
This manually operated, all-steel tool designed to uproot woody plants provides an efficient, selective way to control unwanted shrubs and saplings. Controlling unwanted plants in this way lessens adverse effects on surrounding soil and plants. These come in a variety of sizes; 2005 Price range: $82-$189. |
