Vol. 15—1961 - NorthEastern Weed Science Society

etween our sprayine=. operatdons and the adjoiriirig nwner. Where
cotton" a garden" or an 'orchard is present we take extra precautions
such as a wider safety strip, spraying in a dead calm, or when the
breeze is favorable to drift into the spraying area. ':Wen then we
sometimes receive a claim. Some of the claims are real and some are
imaginary. One must exercise judgement and caution in separating the
"wheatfrom the chaff. II w~'hen a justified claim arises" prompt and
satisfactory settlement by the contractor is the best remedy. Our
experience has been that the person with a ligitimate claim is usually
the easiest one with which to reach agreement. A fair settlement
leaves no hard feelings. This is an obligation-which all of us
engaged in aerial spraying must shoulder and keep foremost in our
minds. No organization, company or contractor, has the right to
inflict damage on an iudi vidual in achieving its goals.
Summary
Our results have improved each year. As we have gained in
knowledge and experience" our silvicultural weeding has more nearly
approached the desired control. Thorough organization and preparation
are essential to a satisfactory aerial spraying program. Time spent
on this portion of the program pays dividends. Hay 15th to June 30th
is the optimum time for foliage application of herbicides in ~Ast
Tennessee. Fersonnel must be well-trained in their duties and adequate
in number to conduct the job efficiently. EQuipnent must be reliable
and of sufficient capacity to maintain a large scale operation. Proper
agi tation of the emulsion is of prime importance in achieving the desired
control. Terrain often presents difficult and unusual problems. A concentration
of 1.5 pounds to 2.0 pounds of2,4,5-T per' acre in a 20% oil-water
emulsion at the rate of 5.0 gallons per acre has given satisfacto~~ control.
Public relations is a responsibility and problem to be shared by all organizations
involved in aerial spraying.
Hiwassee Land Comps.ny is Looktng forward to further progress in
the field of aerial application of herbicides. Numerous problems
r-emai.n to be solved both in the laboratory and in the forest. vie stand
ready to work with applicators, chemists" physiologists, and other
foresters in pushing back the curtains of nescience.