Invasive ID
This invasive is known for its ability for causing third degree burns
What is Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum)?
Herbicide can be applied in a variety of ways (list 4 specific ones)
What are: backpack spraying, hand spraying, aerial spraying, misting, stem injection, wipe on, wicking, painting etc?
These are the four main kinds of control/treatment methods
What are Manual, Chemical, Biological and Cultural?
This is the correct ratio for mixing fuel for a chainsaw
What is 50:1 (gas:oil)?
This is the difference between a "weed" and an "invasive" plant
What is the ability to cause human safety, economic and environmental issues, compared to a plant that is in the "wrong place"?
This invasive is known for colonizing wetlands with its floating seed pods.
What is Yellow Flag Iris (Iris pseudacorus)?
The correct way to clean your equipment and deal with the rinse water
What is to triple rinse daily, and save the rinse water to mix into your next spray batch
These are important parts of an Integrated Vegetation Management Plan (List four)
What are: scientific name, area location, location of sensitive features, budget, timing, control methods, etc
The most suitable PPE to wear when operating a chainsaw would be (list at least 5)
Chaps, high vis vest, hard hat, gloves, steel toe boots, ear and eye protection
Invasives travel in a wide variety of ways (list 4 specific ones)
What are: Birds eat berries, seeds float in water, seeds blow on wind, boots, boats, tires, burrs on animal fur etc?
This invasive is known for being spread by birds and is problematic for its shade tolerance.
What is English Holly (Ilex aquifolium)?
During the mixing phase, the most suitable PPE the mixer should be wearing (list 4)
What are: A face shield, coveralls, boots and chemical resistant gloves?
Examples of tools you can use during manual removal efforts (list at least 5)
The four reaction forces when using a chainsaw
What are Push, Pull, Pinch and Kickback?
The difference between annual, perennial and biennial
What is the life cycle of the plant? Annual = 1 year, Biennial = 2 years, Perennial = many years
This invasive spreads prolifically both sexually and asexually, but can be removed effectively using manual control methods
What is Himalayan Blackberry (Rubus armeniacus)?
This is how much spray you should apply to a leaf of a plant (describe the coverage)
What is to have the leaves mostly covered, but not to the point of run-off?
List four different types of Biocontrol methods (be specific/detailed)
What are: Use of animal grazers, natural predators, Commercialization into food or products, biopesticides?
The best way to cut through the middle of a log that is supported on both ends, but is unsupported in the middle.
What is to perform a cut part way through on the top of the log first, then offset slightly on the bottom and cut the rest of the way through
Describe the PFZ and the NTZ
What is Pesticide Free Zone (10m) and a buffer zone which together make up a No Treatment Zone along riparian areas?
This is Julia's most hated invasive, due to its longevity in the seedbank and its incredible growth rates
What is Field Bindweed (Convolvulus arvensis)?
Describe five factors that can effect the rate at which you are applying the spray to the target
What are: Pressure, How fast you are walking (moving your arm), Nozzle type (how open it is), Distance to target, Clogged or broken nozzle, weather etc?
Pros and Cons for Manual Control methods (list 2 for each)
Pros: Limited training needed, can be done in riparian areas, can use volunteers etc
Cons: Very expensive and time consuming, injuries, can erode soil etc
The best way to tackle cutting through the end of a log that is unsupported and off the ground.
What is to perform a cut part way through on the bottom of the log first, then offset slightly on the top and cut the rest of the way through?
Mix 1.1L of a 7.5% solution using "Weed Destroyer” with 22% active ingredient.
How much Weed Destroyer do you need and how much water to dilute it?
What is 375ml WD and 725ml water?