Weed-Killing Steam Machine Can Also Be Used To Clean

Weed-Killing Steam Machine Can Also Be Used To Clean CROPS Miscellaneous Weedtechnics an Australian company has developed saturated steam generators that kill weeds in a single pass When finished with weed control the equipment can be used for cleaning and sanitizing equipment and facilities     “Jeremy Winer the inventor has been working in agriculture and landscape his whole career ” says Dan Dows director Steam ‘N’ Weeds Weedtechnics’ Canadian distributor “We’ve worked with it for the past year and a half and are doing local contracting as well as selling wand and multi-row units ”     Dows turned to steam-powered weed control for organic food production “My family got sick and we are pretty sure it was due to glyphosate ” explains Dows     Not only does the steam weed control eliminate the need for herbicides it cooks weeds on contact and is safe for trees and shrubs It leaves no residuals besides water doesn’t’ harm soil microorganisms and requires no foaming surfactants     The saturated steam is delivered at 205 to 218 degrees F but at only 15 psi It coats target vegetation without affecting surfaces or penetrating more than about 1/4-in of soil Effective control depends on the type of weed and stage of growth     Dows says the current line of Weedtechnics’ machines is designed for nurseries intensive small acre farms vineyards and orchards The SW700 is the most compact and is designed for killing weeds in confined areas It is equipped with a hand applicator wand with a spread of up to 19 in or a 12 or 24-in closed head for the wand     The SW800 can be trailer-mounted or skid-mounted or used with a 3-pt hitch It can be equipped with the hand applicator or with one of their Rowtech applicator heads     The SW900 also offers multiple mounting options It can support 2 Rowtech applicator heads     Heads come with 15 or 19-in coverage width They offer a nylon or rubber insulating dome skirt that protects nearby plants while directing steam at weeds below The heads can be mounted on single or dual arms that pivot vertically and horizontally with a breakaway that allows the domes to roll around non-target plants The heads are also available on a hydraulic arm     “We will soon be introducing the SW2100 ” says Dow “It is the first unit designed for use in commercial farm fields It has an output of 40 gpm which can supply up to 8 Rowtech heads ”     Dows suggests FARM SHOW readers contact him or Dave Johnson Steam Cleaners Inc the U S distributor www steamcleanersinc com; ph 800-648-1118 Prices start at $12 990 for the SW700     Check out a video of steam weed control at FARMSHOW com     Contact: FARM SHOW Followup Steam ‘N’ Weeds Wainwright Alta Canada ph 587 437-8326; info@steamnweeds com; www steamnweeds com ; or Weedtechnics ph 011 61 2 9986 1505; jeremy@weedtechnics com; www weedtechnics com

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