Bare Ground Weed Control

Weeds can grow virtually anywhere. Thousands of years of weed evolution has created one of nature’s strongest competitors. With even the smallest amounts of soil, water and sun, one weed can quickly become an infestation in any location and will require bare ground weed control.

Bare ground, including cement and asphalt parking lots and driveways, is subject to weed takeover. And a weed doesn’t need an existing crack to make its way above ground. Some weeds’ growth is so robust that the plant itself works its way through any solid material. All it takes is one powerful weed to clear the path for followers. It’s possible for the stability of entire parking lots to be compromised by weeds alone.

Property dedicated to storage and low traffic functions (like power, gas and oil substations) is a perfect environment for weeds. Long, strong roots send shoots up, often creating new growth in just hours. Bare ground and gravel lots and driveways can become covered and unusable in less than one season. Damage of stored items and facilities is almost guaranteed.

Colorado’s list of noxious weeds is lengthy and control of many of the species on that list is mandated by the state’s General Assembly. Invasive weeds are non-native species that crowd out native plants, lead to land erosion and negatively impact soil and water quality.

Bare Ground Weed Control Methods

Digging up weeds is one of bare ground weed control methods, but weed roots spread deep and wide. One parent plant’s root can create hundreds of sprouts, so digging can be an exercise in futility.

The most effective method of weed management is chemical bare ground weed control. But the world of chemical management is best left to experts. Timing, product strength and safety are top concerns when applying herbicide.

Depending on weed species, some chemical applications will yield no results if applied during the wrong growth phase. On the other side of the coin, one application of a specific herbicide at the perfect time could result in complete eradication.

Licensed weed spraying experts like SprayTech use herbicides that are stronger than those available commercially. The professionals at SprayTech also understand the correct concentrations needed for adequate bare ground weed control and can expertly give sensitive species of plants the proper buffer zone. SprayTech also knows when spot spraying or broadcast spraying is the best option.

Don’t let weeds take over your property and cause costly damage.  Contact SprayTech today to protect your valuable investment.