Vol. 15â1961 - NorthEastern Weed Science Society
Vol. 15â1961 - NorthEastern Weed Science Society Vol. 15â1961 - NorthEastern Weed Science Society
456. Statistics In 1959, the low bids for our mowing contracts about $580,000.00. The breakdown is as follows: . ~ Lawn Mowing j134 , 000 Roadside Hay Mowing 396,000 Other Hay Mowing 50,000 Percentage totalled of Whole Contrary to popular belief, these figures indicate that mowing costs for grassed areas on roadsides and interchanges are about three times those fo~ .median strips. In 1961, our estimated mowing costs for 85 contracts will be about $628,000.00. The increase is directly attributable to the increased acreage to be mowed. However, it is expected that, in the foreseeable future, that the combination of (1) planting and mulching, (2) mowing by contract and (3) the use of MH-30 inhibitor will reveal a savings of $100,000.00 per season in mowing costs. A further analysis of our mowing statistics indicates that $.300.00 per mile per season are expended to mow grassed areas on double-barrelled and limited access highways. When our three-fold plan is coordinated, this cost will be substantially reduced. Summary,: Massachusett~, as well as other states, is facing a tremendous task in order to reduce mowing costs. While planting and mulching will eventually cut down the grass acreage, there will still be large areas where the correct application of theMH-.30 solution appears to be a life-saver in the sea of rising costs.
457. 1:1ETHODSOF APPLYINGMALEICHYDRAZIDE David G. Grinnn 1 In the fall of 1959, the first test plots. using maleic hydrazide to inhibit the growth of grass wer'e.begun in the northern sections of the New Jersey Turnpike. : The purpose of these trials was to familiarize ourselves with the problems that might confront us if a large. scale operation.were to be initiated. The results of these initial tests will. be discussed in detail by Mr. Paul Bohne, Naugatuck Chemical Division, U.S. Rubber Company. However, in the late fall before dormancy, in the area around Hightstown, we treated approximate~y five acres. Because of this particular test and inconsistent results observed the following spring of 1960, we realized we had to search for a more practical method of applying maleic hydrazide. It would be to our advantage to discuss the Hightstown experiments. A 200 gallon spray tank, trailer mounted, ri[ged with a Hudson all-purpose spray boom, was used. The· boom had 13 nOZZles, and was set at 17 inches above grade. The amounts of material used are relatively unimportant at this time. This entire unit was conveyed by a jeep. At no time during the application did the operator change the height of the boom or regulate the controls. The entire bowl area was treated with no regard for overlapping. The results showed evidence that maleic hydrazide definitely inhibited the growth of grasses 8 The degree of inhibition varied with the rates of maleic hydraZide applied. The limiting factor in this test was the method of application. Severe browning out occurred on all turns. It was obvious that three or four turns were made at the same location. As the unit moved along the terrain, the height of the boom varied tremendously. At times the boom wa~ within six inches of the grade, accounting formany skips in the spray pattern. Every dip, every roll in the grade added to the irregularities of the spray apttern. It was necessary to mow this lawn area in order to maintain the turf at an even height. A general observation that may be of interest was the reduction of broadleaf weeds. The fall application prevented 1. Horticulturist, New Jersey Turnpike Authority, New Brunswick, New Jersey
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456.<br />
Statistics<br />
In 1959, the low bids for our mowing contracts<br />
about $580,000.00. The breakdown is as follows: .<br />
~<br />
Lawn Mowing j134 , 000<br />
Roadside Hay Mowing 396,000<br />
Other Hay Mowing 50,000<br />
Percentage<br />
totalled<br />
of Whole<br />
Contrary to popular belief, these figures indicate that<br />
mowing costs for grassed areas on roadsides and interchanges<br />
are about three times those fo~ .median strips.<br />
In 1961, our estimated mowing costs for 85 contracts will<br />
be about $628,000.00. The increase is directly attributable to<br />
the increased acreage to be mowed.<br />
However, it is expected that, in the foreseeable future,<br />
that the combination of (1) planting and mulching, (2) mowing<br />
by contract and (3) the use of MH-30 inhibitor will reveal a<br />
savings of $100,000.00 per season in mowing costs.<br />
A further analysis of our mowing statistics indicates that<br />
$.300.00 per mile per season are expended to mow grassed areas<br />
on double-barrelled and limited access highways. When our<br />
three-fold plan is coordinated, this cost will be substantially<br />
reduced.<br />
Summary,:<br />
Massachusett~, as well as other states, is facing a<br />
tremendous task in order to reduce mowing costs.<br />
While planting and mulching will eventually cut down the<br />
grass acreage, there will still be large areas where the correct<br />
application of theMH-.30 solution appears to be a life-saver in<br />
the sea of rising costs.
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