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Keep fences clear and pastures performing
With a variety of Range & Pasture solutions, keeping fence rows in line and weed free is simple with these product recommendations and mixing rate guidelines.
When it comes to pasture management, fences don’t usually start out as a hot spot for invasive vegetation, and it is not always obvious when encroaching brush and volunteer tree saplings start sprouting along a pasture line.
However, if left unchecked, what was once a clean fence line or hot wire run can gradually become more than an eyesore. Thick stands of invasive woody and vine weeds can expand inward, impacting overall pasture health and grazing capacity. Overgrown fence lines also become difficult to inspect and maintain.
Getting ahead of overgrowth with targeted herbicide applications is key.
Spot treatments
Spot herbicide treatments, applied as foliar applications, are best made in spring and summer up until the leaves start changing in the fall.
Common brush species and treatment recommendations
Some shrubs and trees are more prone to establishing along fencelines than others. Keep an eye out for these species.
| Species | Treatment recommendations |
|---|---|
| Black Locust Honeylocust | Timing: Mid to late summer DuraCor® herbicide 20 fl. oz./acre PLUS Remedy® herbicide 16 fl. oz./acre |
| Multiflora Rose | Timing: Mid to late summer DuraCor® herbicide 20 fl. oz./acre PLUS Remedy® herbicide 16 fl. oz./acre |
| Blackberries | Timing: post berry drop DuraCor® herbicide 20 fl. oz./acre PLUS Remedy® herbicide 16 fl. oz./acre |
| Roughleaf dogwood | Timing: Spring and summer Surmount® herbicide 1 – 2% v/v PLUS 0.25% v/v non-ionic surfactant |
Common tank mixes for trees, brush and weeds
Refer to this chart for common tank mix rates for trees, brush and weeds.
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Questions about fenceline management or product application rates?
Surmount® is a Restricted Use Pesticide. PastureGard® HL herbicide is not registered for sale or use in all states. Under normal field conditions DuraCor® is non-volatile. DuraCor has no grazing or haying restrictions for any class of livestock, including lactating dairy cows, horses (including lactating mares) and meat animals prior to slaughter. Label precautions apply to forage treated with DuraCor to manure and urine from animals that have consumed treated forage. DuraCor is not registered for sale or use in all states. Except for lactating dairy animals, there are no grazing restrictions following application of this product. State restrictions on the sale and use of Remedy® apply. Consult the label before purchase or use for full details. Surmount is not registered for sale or use in all states. Contact your state pesticide regulatory agency to determine if a product is registered for sale or use in your state. Always read and follow label directions.