Industrial Vegetation Management

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Corteva Agriscience^™ offers effective tools for selective control of invasive weeds, brush and trees for utility, roadside, rail and bareground vegetation management programs.

We take great pride in and are committed to supporting the Vegetation Management Industry with a leading research pipeline, innovative technologies, and technical advice. For the latest in product innovation and technical information, please see our full line of products.

Corteva Agriscience^™ offers effective tools for selective control of invasive weeds, brush and trees for utility, roadside, rail and bareground vegetation management programs.

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Why Vegetation Management?

Effectively managing undesirable vegetation contributes to public safety, benefiting many industries and the economy. Non-native species such as invasive weeds impact bio-diversity and are costly to provinces and the federal government. At the same time, brush and unmanaged vegetation on roadsides and rights-of-ways can impact wildlife, public safety and the delivery of much needed services. Responsible vegetation management is critical in establishing safe work areas, complying with regulations, maintaining infrastructure and preserving agricultural and natural lands in Canada.

Schools, hospitals and corporations trust their respective utility companies to prevent power outages. That’s why utility vegetation managers are critical in preventing service interruptions and being ready to restore power quickly if outages occur.

Trees and brush growing into power lines can cause electrical power outages and make utility line maintenance much more difficult and dangerous. In addition, areas around utility substations require a vegetation-free zone to prevent fire hazards and ensure the transfer of electricity. By keeping utility lines clear of overgrown vegetation, line maintenance can be easily conducted while providing reliable power to customers

Weeds and other vegetation like to make their home along roadsides. There are a number of reasons to control this roadside vegetation: motorist safety and line of sight, proper drainage of precipitation, road surface erosion, and preventing the spread of invasive species onto adjacent properties.

It is essential that vegetation does not block traffic signs or roadside markers. Because vegetation can obstruct driver vision at intersections or block the line of sight around curves, it must be treated and controlled. It is especially important that roadside delineators and traffic signs can be seen in poor conditions to ensure motorist safety. Excessive vegetation also can damage roadbeds by creating erosion, potholes, flooding due to improper road drainage off the surface and other hazards.

Safety and usability are essential for railroads. Heavy equipment moves at high speeds along the rails, and unchecked weeds and brush can reduce train traction during starts and stops. Weeds in the track ballast also hold water around railroad ties, which causes them to rot, increasing chances for derailment accidents. Sparks from the rails also can ignite weeds and brush growing too close to the tracks, which can create a fire hazard.

Brush that obstructs motorists' views at railroad crossings is especially dangerous. Controlling it can help avert car/train accidents.

Foresters control vegetation to improve forest health and maximize the amount of timber they can harvest, providing increased profitability per acre of land. Whether used in site prep or release treatments, herbicides also help decrease the amount of time it takes for a tree to reach harvestable sizes.

At oil and gas, and power and hydro facilities, keeping the ground bare is a matter of safety. Vegetation left unmanaged can create serious operational, safety and fire hazards. Other integrated methods such as mowing and hand pulling do play a role, but herbicides will offer more effective results, increasing the timelines between treatments and the need for onsite maintenance.

Stewardship

Stewarding the use of vegetation management products ensures satisfactory results, protection of desirable species, the public, and the environment. Corteva Agriscience places a high priority on stewardship and proudly train over 700 applicators and manager annually on using our products. If you ever have questions, please contact your nearest IVM Expert.

IVM Perspective on Resistance Management

The effective use of vegetation management herbicides is essential to controlling target weeds and brush, and ensuring environmental, wildlife, and human safety. Corteva Agriscience™ is committed to providing vegetation management professionals with the products, tools, and education to get the job done right, ensuring the practices used are sustainable for the long-term.

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Investing in Research and Development

At Corteva Agriscience, we have a tradition of delivering ground-breaking new products that raise the bar on efficacy, efficiency and sustainability. We’re proud of the work we do to bring you the products and tools you need to get the job done right right while ensuring a sustainable future with our new Rinskor™ active.

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Brush Portfolio Solutions

Corteva Agriscience™ is committed to delivering effective solutions for professional vegetation managers with a total portfolio of brush solutions that fit your needs.

Brush Portfolio Solutions

Corteva Agriscience™ is committed to delivering effective solutions for professional vegetation managers with a total portfolio of brush solutions that fit your needs.

IVM Perspective on Resistance Management

The effective use of vegetation management herbicides is essential to controlling target weeds and brush and ensuring environmental, wildlife, and human safety.

IVM Perspective on Resistance Management

The effective use of vegetation management herbicides is essential to controlling target weeds and brush and ensuring environmental, wildlife, and human safety.

Using the Sprayer Calibration Calculator

Learn how to calibrate your sprayer using the sprayer calibration calculator.

Using the Sprayer Calibration Calculator

Learn how to calibrate your sprayer using the sprayer calibration calculator.

Cut Stump & Basal Bark Applications with Garlon RTU Herbicide

Learn how to use Garlon RTU

Cut Stump & Basal Bark Applications with Garlon RTU Herbicide

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Garlon RTU Application Techniques

Garlon RTU can be used to control or suppress a variety of woody vegetation including Alder, Ash, Oak, Poplar, Willow and many other species. Three different treatment techniques can be used to apply Garlon RTU; streamline, one-sided, and cut-stump.

Garlon RTU Application Techniques

Dripline Safety

Some products cannot be sprayed right up to the drip line of desirable species. Learn about how close is too close.

Dripline Safety

Some products cannot be sprayed right up to the drip line of desirable species. Learn about how close is too close.

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