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In a message dated 8/6/2004 4:31:47 PM Central Standard Time,
mrgsmith@iastate.edu writes:
> Good Day!
> I would like to know if anyone has used the Rotowiper wicking system
> that
> comes out of New Zealand?
>
> If so, can it be used effectively top kill Carolina horsenettle in
> pastures? Big problem here in the SE US, and particularly bad when you
> have
> clover in the pasture - nothing can be used to kill the nettle without
> it
> also killing the clover.
>
> I have used Grazon P+D in a homemade passive wick system, but it is very
>
> tedious process and very slow, since the wick must be adjusted close to
> the
> ground using a front loader. The rotowiper looks ideal, but does it work
> on
> this pest?
>
> What weeds have you used it on, and what do you think about the
> equipment
> and its over all effectiveness?
>
> Is upkeep a problem?
>
> Any thoughts will be appreciated.
>
> Bill
> Milner, Georgia USA
I just used a Rotowiper on horse nettle (and other weeds) after grazing the
paddock closely with cows. Since I was able to get a height difference after
grazing, I think this treatment will help get rid of most of the weeds. I know
I will have to pass through them again, but every little bit helps. The best
part is knowing that I'm protecting the clovers with this method. I'll check
for progress tomorrow to see if I see wilting.
The Rotowiper worked wonderfully on the thistles last year and left me few to
tackle this year.
Michelle Thomas
Arkansas, USA
