Target and nontarget discrimination of herbicides applied to vegetation in a power-line corridor |
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Authors: | James O Luken Steven W Beiting Scott K Kareth Robyn L Kumler Jun H Liu Craig A Seither |
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Institution: | (1) Department of Biological Sciences, Northern Kentucky University, 41099-0400 Highland Heights, Kentucky, USA |
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Abstract: | We tested two cutting regimens (cut/spray and cut/delay spray) and four radiarc-applied herbicides (Garlon + Tordon, Accord,
Accord + Escort, and Krenite) in an Ohio power-line corridor to determine which management combination best eliminated target
species (i.e., trees) and preserved nontarget species (i.e., low shrubs, vines, perennial herbs, and grasses).
When spraying was delayed after cutting, the herbicide with the least impact on nontarget species (Krenite) also was least
efficient at killing target trees. Spraying soon after cutting improved tree-killing efficiency of several herbicides, but
it also increased the negative impact on nontarget species. The herbicide with the most consistent tree-killing ability (Accord
+ Escort) had the most impact on nontarget species.
Because none of the herbicide/cutting treatments performed ideally, resource managers must decide the acceptable impact on
nontarget species when considering herbicide use. Future success of herbicides as part of an integrated succession management
approach requires more selective application methods and formulations so that target effects can be maximized and nontarget
effects can be minimized. |
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Keywords: | Herbicide Power-line corridor Target discrimination Vegetation management |
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