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Weeds and grasses can
cause many problems in a field. First, they compete with desired forages in
the food plot taking moisture and nutrients from the soil, which are the
life-blood of food plot forages. When moisture and nutrients are stolen by
weeds and grasses, huge holes in the food plot can develop. If left
unchecked, the weeds and grasses can eventually take over the entire plot.
This will require replanting earlier than anticipated, which can be quite
expensive. There is not only the cost of the seed but also the lime,
fertilizer, fuel and time involved in replanting.
No doubt, weeds and
grasses can be costly, frustrating and depressing. Mowing can often rectify
the problem, but other times that is not enough. So what can a land manager
do? Until now, few options were available. But the Whitetail Institute, in
its relentless pursuit to improve the food plot experience, has developed a
solution. It is proud to introduce herbicides developed specifically for
food plots: Arrest Grass Control Herbicide and Slay Broadleaf Weed
Herbicide.
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Arrest the Grasses
in Your Food Plot
Arrest herbicide
was developed by the Whitetail Institute to help control all grasses
found in a food plot. Grasses come in many forms, both perennial and
annual. Fescue, Johnson grass and foxtail are just a few that commonly
plague food plots. These grasses produce lots of seeds and are very
aggressive, taking incredible amounts of moisture and nutrients away
from desired forages. If not dealt with in fairly short order, they can
damage or even destroy the plot. Applying Arrest before the grasses get
out of control can clear virtually all of the grass out of the plot
without damaging the stands of Imperial Whitetail Clover, Alfa-Rack,
Alfa-Rack Plus, or Extreme.
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Slay the Broadleaf
Weeds in Your Food Plot Slay herbicide was
developed by the Whitetail Institute to help control broadleaf weeds. Like
grasses, broadleaf weeds come in many shapes and forms, both perennials and
annuals. Thistles, dock weed and ragweed are examples of broadleaf weeds
that can damage or even destroy food plots. Broadleaf weeds, like grasses,
can spread quickly and take valuable moisture and nutrients from the soil.
They can also damage food plots by shading out the desired forages. This is
especially true when the plantings are young. Slay herbicide effectively
controls broadleaf weeds while not harming Imperial Whitetail Clover or
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Arrest and Slay
are Environmentally Safe and Easy to Use
Arrest and Slay
herbicides are both environmentally safe and will not cause damage to the
soil or the environment. Application is not difficult and can be done in
various ways. A common method is to use a 4-wheeler sprayer as it is an
economical piece of equipment and allows effective spraying of small food
plots. Tractor sprayers can also be used and for small areas or spot
spraying, a hand sprayer is sufficient. Arrest and Slay are most effective
if the application is done when grasses and broadleaf weeds are 12 inches
tall or less. Application directions can be found on the packages.
If broadleaf weeds
and grasses are causing problems in food plots there is no reason to
despair. Not only can Arrest and Slay help create picture perfect food
plots, they can also provide healthier and more productive food plots. At
the same time they can help save money by preventing premature replanting.
Arrest and Slay are the only herbicides labeled and developed specifically
for food plots. They are available exclusively from the leader in food plot
innovation – the Whitetail Institute.
For more information on
how to choose which Sure-Fire product to use, click here.
If you have specific
questions call one of our consultants at the Whitetail Institute.
1-800-688-3030
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