Title:
【発明の名称】雑草及び下生えを抑制するための改良された装置及び方法
Document Type and Number:
Japanese Patent JPH08503845
Kind Code:
A
Abstract:
An apparatus and a method for controlling weeds and undergrowth, as well as insect infestation. The apparatus is characterised by its construction to include a heater (34) whereby liquid spray material is first heated to a temperature of from about 100 DEG F to about 240 DEG F and then sprayed on the substance to be controlled. The apparatus further includes an insulating apron (90) for maintaining the heated spray material in close contact with the substance onto which it is sprayed, while at the same time insulating the heated spray and treated substance from ambient conditions. A variety of fluid conduits and controls are provided so that a variety of spray liquids may be applied in predetermined fashion. The apparatus can be attached to a standard tractor (10) for ease of use. The method is characterised by its utilisation of agricultural chemicals in amounts from virtually 0% to about 50% of their current recommended dose rate.
Inventors:
Thompson James E
Application Number:
JP50719594A
Publication Date:
April 30, 1996
Filing Date:
August 10, 1993
Export Citation:
Assignee:
Aqua Heat Technology, Inc.
International Classes:
A01M7/00; A01M19/00; A01M21/04; B05B1/24; B05B9/00; B05B9/04; B05B17/00; (IPC1-7): A01M7/00; B05B17/00; B05B1/24
Attorney, Agent or Firm:
Minoru Nakamura (6 outside)