Spraying buttercups

[Mari]

Previously we’ve always spot sprayed ourselves using a back pack. This year we are over run with buttercups. Too many for us to do by hand now that we’re late 70s & struggling with back pack. Looking for a contractor / farmer / DIY person with the equipment to do this for us. 3-4 acres NE Preston.

 

[photo_jo]

No idea who to suggest but I've just spot sprayed with Thrift Dicamba (as in yesterday), and it looks to have blitzed the buttercups

 

[Carlosmum]

Just had a Google and this is what I've found about dicamba. Its quite nasty stuff!

Thrust is a strong selective 24D (2,4-D) weed killer for use in agricultural & amenity grassland. It can be applied through a vehicle mounted or hand held sprayer making it a useful product. It is particularly strong on weeds such as thistle, dock, ragwort, plantain, soft rush & buttercups.



Following the withdrawal so many selective herbicides, Thrust is one of the few remaining value for money products.



Restrictions you need to be aware of are as follows...



Do Not

- Graze for at least 14 days after spraying - Mow or roll 4 days before or after application. The first 4 mowings after treatment must be composted for at least six months before use. - Treat newly established grass less than one year old - Treat grass crops intended for seed production - Treat grass suffering from drought, disease or other adverse factors - Roll or harrow crops for seven days either before or after application of THRUST - Apply when grassland is flowering - Apply in windy weather in case of spray drift onto neighbouring crops. - Spray within 5 metres of the field boundary

 

[Clodagh]

Do not spray with anything in daylight. Think of the bees.

 

[photo_jo]

Do not spray with anything in daylight. Think of the bees.

Just had a Google and this is what I've found about dicamba. Its quite nasty stuff!

Thrust is a strong selective 24D (2,4-D) weed killer for use in agricultural & amenity grassland. It can be applied through a vehicle mounted or hand held sprayer making it a useful product. It is particularly strong on weeds such as thistle, dock, ragwort, plantain, soft rush & buttercups.



Following the withdrawal so many selective herbicides, Thrust is one of the few remaining value for money products.



Restrictions you need to be aware of are as follows...



Do Not

- Graze for at least 14 days after spraying - Mow or roll 4 days before or after application. The first 4 mowings after treatment must be composted for at least six months before use. - Treat newly established grass less than one year old - Treat grass crops intended for seed production - Treat grass suffering from drought, disease or other adverse factors - Roll or harrow crops for seven days either before or after application of THRUST - Apply when grassland is flowering - Apply in windy weather in case of spray drift onto neighbouring crops. - Spray within 5 metres of the field boundary

I was suited and booted for sure! I haven't sprayed in years, I hate spraying but the wet winter has meant the buttercups have taken over on one field-the others I've left for all my flying friends!

 

[Burnttoast]

I must admit I hate herbicides (all pesticides really). They've been responsible for so much damage to the natural world. It's bad enough that apparently we must use them for food production but I find it really hard to accept that anyone should be allowed to use them for the benefit of what is almost exclusively a hobby. Not helpful probably but sometimes I just have to say it!

 

[photo_jo]

I must admit I hate herbicides (all pesticides really). They've been responsible for so much damage to the natural world. It's bad enough that apparently we must use them for food production but I find it really hard to accept that anyone should be allowed to use them for the benefit of what is almost exclusively a hobby. Not helpful probably but sometimes I just have to say it!

I hate herbicides too, the land is amazingly varied in terms of herbs etc (not been ploughed in over 60 years and probably nearer 100), but those fabulous species are being pushed out by the buttercups so spray it is