Weed Abatement

RECON’s thoughtful approach to large- and small-scale weed abatement makes us an industry leader in non-native species control within native landscapes. Our team consists of highly trained Qualified Applicators, foremen, crew chiefs, and field technicians who are well versed in a variety of weed control methods and applicable regulations.

Types of Weed Control Methods

  • Herbicide Spraying

    • Spot spraying

    • Cut-stump

  • Line Trimming

  • Hand-pulling

  • Dethatching

  • Brush-cutting

Line Trimming

Removing Thinned Shrubs

Raking/Dethatching

Project Example: Limitrophe

Focus: Vegetation treatment

Where: Yuma County, AZ

Habitat Type: Riparian habitat

Maintenance: Treatment of 149 acres

Vegetation treatment at the Colorado River Limitrophe Project occurred within 149 acres along the U.S./Mexico international border, located in Yuma County, Arizona. Targeted non-native invasive species (i.e., Tamarix ramosissima) were treated using the cut-stump method. This method entails cutting near the base using mechanized equipment (i.e., chainsaws and brush-cutters) and immediately painting with herbicide.

Before Treatment

Treatment

After Treatment