Invasive-Weed-Workshop---2013

An Introduction of Invasive Weeds in the Hereford Natural Resources Conservation District, Cochise Count, Arizona is provided. Definitions of invasive weeds are presented. Identification of the invasive weeds are discussed. Methods to control the spread of invasive weeds are presented. Numerous photographs of invasive weeds are presented as an aid in identifing these weeds. The three Invasive Weed Video are presented on the right side. After watching a video you may need to re-enter the Hereford NRCD website to view another video within the series. Click on underlined title of video.

The Hereford Natural Resource Conservation District hosted a Invasive Weed Workshop on April 23, 2013.

Kim McReynolds, University of Arizona Cooperative Extension, spoke for about 45-minutes on invasive weeds. Her talk was divided into three videos each approximately 15-minutes in duration. The three video links are identified below.

Art Meen, Natural Resources Conservation Services, U.S. Department of Agriculture spoke for nearly 45-minutes on herbicide labels and how to calibrate a hand sprayer. His talk was divided into three videos approximately 15-minutes in duration. The three video links are identified below.

Herbicide and Insecticide Labels are examined and explained. Protective clothings needs for some applications are discussed. Warnings printed on the labels are discussed in detail. Click on underlined title of video.

How to Calibrate a Hand Sprayer: Explains in detail how much herbicide should be used with a two gallon sprayer. Explains the math necessary to compute the dosage of herbicide for any area of coverage. After watching a video you may need to re-enter the Hereford NRCD website to view another video within the series. Click on underlined title of video.