Tall weeds obstruct traffic signs and impair visibility on curves. Ideal treatment allows native grasses to flourish while targeting invasives.
Objectives of Right of Way Weed Control Maintenance
The primary objectives for the maintenance of Utility, Right of Way and D.O.T. Roadside Vegetation Management are often overlooked by the public. And that's ok with us, Our nonintrusive Right of Way Vegetation Program execution supports Cities, Counties, Watershed Authorities and Utilities.
Preservation of Infrastructure. Power, Natural Gas, Oil Pipeline, Emergency Access. Treated Rights of Way Prevent Restoration Delays.
Contributing to the Safety of Local Residents & Industry Personnel alike. Controlling vegetation via Selective & Non Selective Control.
Enhancement and Preservation of the natural aesthetic quality of the Roadside with Vegetation Management and the right plants.
Right of Way Herbicide Programs provide control of vegetative growth for Utility Access, Rights of Way, Industrial Sites, Rail Routes and Government Land.
Right Of Way Weed Control Applications & Utility Total Vegetation Control
Our experienced Crews of Licensed Applicators utilize a comprehensive inventory of state of the art Equipment. This allows us to deliver highly targeted precision applications, lowering maintenance costs for the communities we serve.
Roadside Weed Killer
A controlled roadside ecosystem is critical. Road Shoulder treatment prevents erosion of the road surface by killing and preventing the encroaching unwanted vegetation, grass and weeds. All work is done per the program's Scope of Work.
Aggressive vines, thorny brush, and noxious weeds are killed minimizing grass damage, which better filters sediment from road surface water runoff, protecting surrounding land and streams from vehicle fluids.
Brush control programs eliminate thorny & woody brush and small trees from the road edge. Width of treatment swath is defined depending on the Government Right of Way customer agency. Applications include Noxious Weed Killer, Signpost base, and Guardrail linear spraying.
Industrial Selective Herbicides
Applicators utilize Herbicide Mix consisting of one or more of the following: Accord, Escort, Arsenal, Garlon, Imazapyr. The final chemical selection and dilution is the responsibility of the VegClear team with input from the procuring Government Agency.
As an Approved Herbicide Contractor, VegClear is licensed by the State Department of Agriculture. Products are applied in strict conformance to manufacturer label and environmental regulations. Additionally, it is done at the lowest feasible rate to achieve target results and prevent resistance.
Roadway and Municipal Vegetation Management Weed Control Herbicide Services
Benefits of Herbicide Application: VegClear sprays herbicide on weeds to:
Create a fire barrier: Consultation with fire departments helps prevent fires along roadways by eliminating dry weeds and brush that pose fire hazards.
Enhance safety: Tall weeds can obstruct traffic signs and impair visibility, especially on curves, under power lines, and near terminals.
Control invasives: Kudzu, Chinese Privet, Japanese Honeysuckle, Cogongrass, and Oriental Bittersweet are among common invasive species targeted.
Herbicides:
The herbicides most often used by VegClear are general purpose non-selective generic and brand varieties.
VegClear follows strict protocols, including leaving buffer zones adjacent to creeks, wetlands, waterways, and drainage outlets when applying herbicides.
Buffer zones are also maintained around private driveways and mailboxes.
VegClear reviews its Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) of herbicide application annually to stay current with the best policies of managing vegetation along roads and highways.
While most local ordinances against herbicide aren't applicable to contractors working for state or federal departments, we make every attempt to advise local boards, residents and neighborhoods before use in compliance with best practices and ideally work to agree on a suitable alternative.
Weed Control around Signs & Posts
Stationary objects such as guardrails and sign posts must remain clear of unsightly vegetation in order to serve their purpose. Pre-emergence and post-emergence herbicide treatments may be utilized to prevent weeds and brush from growing around these structures. When planning such a program for establishment of desirable turf grass, care should be taken. It's critical to apply herbicide materials where they will not cause complete bare-ground conditions. In areas on erosion sensitive dirt it's important to prevent erosion control problems. This planning is especially needed in areas of increased drainage. In some situations IVM encourages the establishment of low growing turf such as centipede under guardrails, to reduce erosion and weed growth. Centipede & Bermuda’s crawling and smothering effect should reduce the need for future herbicide applications for 6 months to 1 year in some cases.
Weed and Vegetation Control along Road Shoulders
• Pre-emergence control
Asphalt and concrete roadway surfaces often have weed growth which can deteriorate pavement rapidly. Pre-emergence weed/grass control beneath pavement is often used to prevent the initial growth of undesirable vegetation upward through a new pavement. In this type of application, a non-selective soil sterilant herbicide material is applied to the base soil surface prior to the asphalt paving process. The objective is for the herbicide to act as a "barrier" to prevent the vegetative growth. In most cases the herbicide material is best suited when applied immediately prior to the laying of the asphalt material, in order to avoid potential off-target damage via run-off. In maintenance cases, cracks and curb seams are sprayed quarterly or semi annually.
• Post-emergence control
If undesired vegetation has already grown through or upon the paved surfaces, the practical alternative is post-emergence control. Various non-selective herbicides can be used for this application. Care should be taken to choose stable materials that will not cause undesired residual effects, such as damage from drainage run-off.
Weed & Grass Control on Traffic Islands & Medians
The concepts and herbicide materials for vegetation control on capped traffic islands is similar to roadside shoulders, as described above. Projects have been done to mix appropriate non-selective herbicides with crack-sealing material on pavement and traffic islands, as a vegetation control method. The contractor crews using this method must ensure that the herbicide material is compatible with the asphalt sealer.
Weed Control in Landscape Plantings and beds
Good cultural practices such as mulching can significantly reduce unwanted weed growth and conserve moisture in ornamental plantings. Experience has shown that weed management in these plantings is impractical without the use of herbicides. Pre-emergence herbicide applications may be made in the fall for control of winter weeds and grasses and during the spring to control summer growth. Routine sprays to target breakthrough weeds is needed for a complete weed free landscape.
At VegClear, we understand the strategic sourcing models used by both government bodies and industry. This allows procurement teams to choose a supplier that closely matches their service needs and fits into the agency or company's overall strategies and long-term goals.
We participate in a variety of procurement processes to deliver results and necessary services to our corporate and government clients, including standard request for proposal (RFP) submittals, as well as other RFx protocols such as request for bid (RFB), request for information (RFI), request for quotation (RFQ), and request for tender (RFT). We also handle straight bid, reverse auctions, and negotiated agreements.
In order to ensure the best delivery of services, it's important for us to understand the primary needs and criteria of the procuring agency in advance of vegetation management bid submission. This includes factors like the total cost of ownership (TCO) model, value-added opportunities and preference, first cost decision authority, safety priority factors, and our environmental commitment to service delivery. We also take into account the importance of our ability to serve our clients as an e-enabled business.
Environmental Factors, Certifications and Process.
Protected Land, Herbicide Restricted, Sensitive Wildlife
Local Population, Municipal Scrutiny and Overlay Districts.
Program Preference for SMB, SBA, HUB, UPB, etc.
Roadsides and Roadside Vegetation Control
Professionally Maintained Roadsides Benefit the Community
Benefits of Professionally Maintained Roadsides. Serving the Public
Roadsides and roadside vegetation control are a critical part of the highway infrastructure. They improve safety by providing clear sight, unobstructed clear zones and proper storm water drainage. They protect roads and bridges by allowing storm water to drain away quickly, while at the same time, holding the soil in place. Roadside Vegetation Management is also important for weed control, aesthetics, water quality, habitat and quality of life. The buffer between fast moving traffic and private property is another key purpose of shoulders and roadside land.
Benefit: Industrial Weed Control
Invasive Species and Unwanted Weeds causes significant harm to human health, agriculture and the environment when left unabated. Because roadsides are a major means by which invasive species are spread, it is crucial that they are controlled on roadsides. Critically, these proactive controls of invasive species on roadsides can prevent widespread invasions and the harm that they could cause. VegClear keeps roadsides safe and sustainable with weed and brush control for several state and local Department of Transportation agencies.
Proper drainage is important for Protecting the Road Surface and base or substrate material, but storm-water runoff can lead to erosion and environmental contamination. Native Roadside Vegetation Prevents Erosion and filters out contaminants while still allowing for effective drainage.
Helpful grasses and low growing native species make roadsides safe. They also prevent erosion and clean storm water to provide habitats for desired species of small wildlife, pollinators, and rare plants. National and State Departments of Natural Resources have an interest in addressing habitats on All Roadsides Across the United States.
Attractive roadsides strengthen a sense of place and give locals, travelers and tourists a more rewarding driving experience. These are important factors for the tourism industry and for the quality of life of citizens across the US.
Natural looking, as well as ideally Maintained Roadsides can reduce driver stress. Roadside trees and urban forests improve air quality which reduces cardiovascular and upper respiratory disease. Urban landscape plantings and trees improve public spaces and are associated with Improved Commercial Property Values, higher utilization of retail districts, steady real estate values and reduced crime.
Right of Way Services For Utility & Government Customers
Leading our list of loyal repeat Commercial, Government and Utility clients are Municipalities, State Boards, DOT, and Southeast Energy Co-ops, for whom VegClear team members have performed thousands of miles of right-of-way vegetation control applications over the last decade. Quality control analysts monitor all projects in near real-time to ensure quality and safe industrial weed control applications. Through our commitment to environmental stewardship, VegClear partners with Herbicide Manufacturers, Professional Vegetation Management Industry Groups, and University Agriculture Departments, often those of our actual campus clients. Through these partnerships, we maintain a high standard of herbicide application performance, and each of our partners is committed to citizen, public and environmental safety. Rights-of-way vegetation management is necessary for improved highway safety, infrastructure maintenance, preservation & enhancement of scenic resources, and improved appearance. Vegetation management also contributes to safe and reliable municipal operations. Industrial Vegetation Management are performed for fire hazard mitigation, employee and public safety, equipment inspection and wildlife habitat; all in compliance with noxious weed laws, which is important for all rights-of- way. The goals are the same for all; to protect people, move goods and services, and protect the environment.
With our ongoing knowledge base of species specific, selective herbicide applications, and quality of our commercial vegetation control applications, we are able to offer a 96% woody vegetation control guarantee. This is accomplished with very rare return visits needed to achieve this threshold in most cases. Our coverage thresholds are written commitments, and manufacturer backed as “Product Performance Warranty” for your industrial vegetation control program.
Roadside and right of way vegetation management is essential for maintaining the safety and functionality of our roads and utility grid, but it is important to be mindful of the potential impacts of the herbicides, pesticides, and fertilizers used in this process. These substances can have unintended effects on people, animals, and the environment, and it is important to hire a contractor capable of following regulations governing their use, transport, storage, and disposal. Vegetation Contractors selected by agencies must be aware of the requirements for obtaining necessary permits and licenses, completing required routine training, and maintaining proper recordkeeping. Violations of these regulations result in significant potential penalties through federal, state, or municipal enforcement actions. In some cases, these violations may even be subject to criminal prosecution, of the contractor, and potentially even the contracting agency. To protect yourself and your agency, it is important to work with a knowledgeable vegetation control provider with regard to these requirements and to maintain good recordkeeping practices.