Plant Management in Florida Waters : An Integrated Approach

... Equipment Herbicide Physical Factors Affect Selectivity Herbicide Terminology: Contact Systemic ... Herbicide Physical Factors Affect Selectivity ...

... performance or application) are also used to achieve selectivity in a variety of environmental conditions. In still water, ... life cycle (seasonal timing) can increase plant selectivity . Proper timing also can reduce rates of herbicide use ...

... less quickly than contact herbicide s. Selectivity refers to the ability of a herbicide to kill certain ... spectrum), based on the range of plants affected. Selectivity is also influenced by factors including application rate ...

... Small fish die first Any size Species Selectivity None; if oxygen is low, carp and bullheads may survive ...

... make recommendations to improve efficacy or selectivity . Each contractor is inspected at least three times per year; or ...

... Reducing rates of each herbicide increases selectivity Increases stewardship related to resistance management by ... that is assayed susceptible at rates of 3-15ppb Selectivity varies widely depending on: Growth stage Surface matted ...

... each herbicide to enhance cost-effectiveness, selectivity , and  herbicide-resistance management .  ... waters. This research improves cost-efficiency and selectivity , and ultimately reduces the overall amount of herbicide ...

... use and management costs and increases target plant selectivity . Apply herbicides to young or immature plants FWC ... include improved control of target plants, increased selectivity to conserve non-target plants, overall reduction in pesticide ...

... waterbody (fast-moving springs or slow-moving rivers), selectivity of method (will it harm desirable plants or animals?), ...

... actively growing plants such as hydrilla Increase selectivity by controlling hydrilla in fall / winter when native plants are ...