Rain Boots for Kids: Finding the Best Pair

By Jens Peter Jensen



       Come the rainy or wet season, our kids are prone to catching a cough and colds; and while we want to keep them dry and warm, we can't very well keep them locked in the house until the rainy season is over.



Besides, there are times when we should let kids be kids and allow them to experience playing in the rain or at least in a puddle. With the proper rain gear, we can keep them warm, dry and comfortable even when it's raining up a storm outside.



Among the most important protective wear that children can use in the rain are rain boots for kids. We can find several excellent rain boots appropriate for children of any age right on the internet so we can simply surf, search and purchase online any time, anywhere.



Finding The Perfect Pair



With so many options available to us, we can take our pick of the best pair of rain boots for our children; and if we need to purchase several pairs, we have the option of getting similar pairs for all our kids since most of these children's rain boots come in multiple stocks at a time.



On the other hand, if our kids want their own style of boots; we can help them pick-out the best pair for each of them so they will be satisfied with their choices plus, they can look forward to wearing their stylish rain boots come the rainy season.



From Hello Kitty rain boots to Thomas the Tank, dainty floral designs or simple dots; to cowboy-inspired designs and animal prints; plus butterfly prints; hunter-style boots and even a snow-inspired print; rain boots for kids now come in so many different styles that our kids will surely find them all funky and stylish.



A Few Things To Consider



Before we buy any rain boots for kids, we should first check a few things just to make sure that they can perform under pressure, in a manner of speaking. Naturally, the boots have to be made of water-proof materials so we'll know that our kids' feet won't get soaked through the boots.



Secondly, the length has to reach up to the calves and the lining made of cotton so the kids will really be kept warm in the rain. We also have to make sure that the outsole is made of textured rubber so the kids won't slip or slide on the wet pavement.



Typically, we should also consider getting rain boots that are at least a size or two bigger so we can easily tuck the kids' jeans or pants inside the boots to keep them dry. Plus, kids have the tendency to grow pretty quickly; so getting a size or two bigger can at least assure us that they can still use these for the next rainy season.



As for purchasing the boots online, things we should consider prior to ordering from a specific online shop are the reliability of the shop, meaning they are known to deliver the goods in excellent condition; the return and refund policy; plus shipping and delivery.



Once everything is in order, we can immediately place our orders and simply wait for the boots to come right to us!



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More than 18 Rainy Season Businesses You Can Start Now

        Let's take advantage of these seasonal needs and offer the appropriate business services. You will find below a list of 20 profitable rainy season business ideas.





Cold Weather Apparels and Accessories: Starting a cold-weather apparel store can be a great option for those looking for a seasonal business. You can buy products in large quantities and start selling to retail fashion shops and corporate offices. You can even hire sales canvassers and pay them on a commission basis.

Lawn care business: Contrary to popular beliefs, the rainy season is a great time to start a lawn care business. Lots of individuals and large companies seek for services of lawn care maintainers to help them take care and beautify their environment. You will need to advertise your services in local newspapers, or write an introductory letter to the ministry of environment either at local or state level. You can also write to property managers. Who says you can't go out and knock on doors of commercial businesses and property managements? They have a long list of clients that will need the services of lawn care service providers. You can start with two or three staff.

Roadside snacks: In this rainy season, snacks like roasted corn, cooked corn and cooked groundnuts are in demand. Passersby, pedestrians and drivers alike would always want to buy hot snacks to heat up their body and quell their hunger. Your target market should be in densely populated areas of streets with big pot holes that could delay traffic. As drivers slow down, they notice you and buy your snacks. Herbs and Flower Farming/Gardening: Flowers survive better during the rainy season. Plants are the basis for all landscapes, homes, gardens and even for brightening offices. You will pay small amounts for packets of seeds and make way more when selling starter plants. The more space you have, the better you will be at it. If you have the space in your landscape and outdoor garden, you can create gardens where you will grow the plants and dry them out after. This will add much to your inventory and you can make lots of money selling dried flowers to retailers, wholesalers, and even flower shops.



Make Mosquito Nets: Mosquito nets are simple to make and easy to use. They eliminate the need for repeated use of dangerous chemicals. Mosquito nets can be institutional and attractive. By using pretty flowing fabric and a few household objects, it is possible to make a beautiful yet functional mosquito net. Things you will for construction of a mosquito net are; stud finger, 4-inch metal "O" ring, cup hook, 2-feet diameter embroidery hoop, 20 yards of tight weave chiffon fabric, 4 feet of stain cord or ribbon, hot melt glue and clear hot melt glue sticks.



Tea Cafe: This market is not likely to be saturated if you decide to start this business. What innovations do you need to do this business? Simply make your tea joint look neat and attractive. Guys will park their cars, jeeps; roll up their sleeves and squat for a cup of steaming tea. You can entertain them with music. Your major target will include bachelors and spinsters, and also from the married groups and workers in general. Most of these people leave their homes early enough for work without having breakfast. Make sure your shop is situated where there is high concentration of people. Also make sure your customers have varieties of beverages to choose from e.g. beverages like bournvita, Milo, ovaltine, top tea etc. Other add-on for your tea cafe  can include bread, canned fish, sardine, noodles, soft drinks and water. As a starter you require fire heating gadgets, tables and chairs, cups, plates, spoons, knives, forks and so on. You may require a small accommodation or a table space in a busy area, which wont be difficult to get if you meet the right authorities. You just need to part with a few cash to get this space. As you start operation, set aside some specified amount that the government may require as levies. Never mind the levies because you can record over 40 clients per day especially when you start very early in the morning and evenings. If you are innovative, entrepreneurial and exceptional, you will discover that there is no limit to what you can earn.

Catch and Sell Snail Meat: Snail meat has been severally affirmed as a safe and nutritious delicacy. If you place a blanched piece of romaine lettuce, zucchini or cucumber into a small tank, in no time snails will gather around it. You have to be patient though, because it will take a while to catch a whole bunch of them. The best period to commence snail farming is the raining season. You can start with about 50 - 60 snails to have a good knowledge of how snail breeding works. Snails are sold in bunches of 20 pieces each and the price depends on the size. The bigger sizes are sold between N2, 500 and N3, 000 per bunch. It is better to buy the big ones so you can expect to produce more after about 35 days on location. As a starter, you can start with as low as N10, 000 in this business. You can sell your products to hotels, restaurants, individuals and market women. You can even export them if you have large quantities in stock.



Umbrella Stocks and Sales: Since there is no notable umbrella manufacturer in Nigeria, prospective investors are advised to buy in wholesale and start selling branded umbrellas to corporate organizations. Don't forget companies will like choose the colors that match their company. Modern rain umbrellas are made with fabrics (commonly nylon) that can withstand a drenching rain and one that can dry quickly and fold easily. They are available in varieties of colors and designs. You can get it in large quantities for retail at Idumota in Lagos and the prices ranges from N150 to N250 depending on the size.

Tarpaulin Hire Business: Many people organizing outdoor parties are most likely to hire tarpaulin to shield them from the rain. You can make money by engaging in the tarpaulin hire business. If you don't have enough money to buy a brand new one, you can lease it from sellers and hire out to those who need it, taking the commission as your gain.



Pest Control: A pest control home based business can provide you an healthy income. There are various types of pest controls such as insect or rodent control, or the business can specialize in providing all pest control services. There are also various methods now being used to control pests, such as chemical-based sprays and organic-based sprays. This will also have to be a consideration in terms of the types of methods your business will utilize. Overall, a pest control service can be very profitable business venture during the rainy season and can generate profits of N5million per year. You can write a proposal to big corporate organizations stressing the advantage of pest control and healthy living can have for them.



Yam planting and Sales: Turning yam into an exportable product is considered a remarkable achievement in Nigeria. Although the country is rated as the largest producer of yams in the world, it didn't find the means to take advantage of this huge potential for export until the formal launch of the Nigerian Yam Export to U.K in July 2009. You can take advantage of the rainy season, which is best for yam planting and sales. You can buy yam in large quantities and sell to exporters, and you can also sell to local manufacturers who process yam to pounded yam and flour.



Maize Cultivation and Processing: Investors have the opportunity to capitalize on the current high demand for staple foods by investing in the cultivation and processing of maize and corn. Maize is commonly grown in the middle and southern part of the country where heavier rainfall permits two corn crop seasons per year. A well drained loamy soil can be used for maize plantation.



Gutter Cleaning: A lot of gutters are blocked during the rainy season preventing the free flow of water. You can start making money by offering the service of Cleaning Gutters. Don't shy away from this business because it's a money earner in the rainy season. You can employ two to three people to leverage on. You will need to assemble items such as large wooden spoon, a simple garden trowel, and a sturdy pair of garden gloves. You can find work with landlords or landlords associations. Some will prefer you clear it for them weekly while some will want their gutters to be cleared once or twice in a month. You can charge between N5, 000 to N20, 000 depending on the clients and the intensity of the work to be done.



Hire Water Pumping Machines: A lot of houses will get flooded during the rainy season. This will create a business opportunity for you to own a water pumping machine and hire out to these houses to clear the flooded area and pour the water to the gutters. Some water pumping machine owners charge as much as N5, 000 per day. During emergencies when there is no entrance to a whole street a water pumping machine owner can charge more. All you need to do is to identify such flooded areas, move in with your pumping machines and charge appropriately.



Sell Rain Coats: Modern raincoats are often constructed of breathable, waterproof fabrics such as gore-tex and coated nylons. These fabrics allow some air to pass through, thereby allowing the garment to "breathe" so that sweat vapor can escape. You can commission a tailor to sew in different sizes and designs to meet the demand of different customers; you can also buy in some retail stores and sell directly to individual and corporate organizations. Or you can recruit sales canvassers who can help you get it to the markets, especially when it rains.



Start a Car Wash Business: A lot of cars will get dirty in the rainy season because of splashes by mud. You are going to make cool money in the rainy season with this business. There is some equipment you need to start this business. Most importantly you need a pressure washer, if you want a proper washing to make your customer appreciate your service and always come back. The pressure washer brings out the water with pressure. It removes all the dirt and makes the cars to glitter. The pressure washer is also used to wash the car radiators, no matter the amount of dirt that blocks the vent of your radiator, the pressure washer removes all and opens up the vent again. The pressure washer consumes less water. The amount you can charge to wash cars and trucks will vary with location and to how dirty the car or truck is. Normal car wash costs N300, but for interior wash, it can cost up to N800. Washing of engines cost up to N1, 000 which is also the cost for normal washing of Jeep. The cost for washing a truck can be around N3, 000 and a very dirty trucked can be charged N5, 000. If the engine is extremely dirty, you will have to apply chemicals which are a mixture of diesel, detergent, kerosene, petrol and acid, which should be mixed very well. Sprinkle on the engine and leave for about five minutes. Now when you use a pressure washer to rinse, the engine would look as clean as new. You can get to major car parks, negotiate with car owners and get their cars washed before they get back to the car park

Repair Pot-holes: You can start a mini-road-construction business repairing pot holes. A lot of pot holes will continue to increase in size during the rainy season. Some products make potholes repair easier than others. Asphalt makes the process significantly easier. No special equipment is needed with asphalt. You can start making money with the local government area in your locality. You can even negotiate with the unit or National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW) in your area or discuss with the landlords association or the local government chairman. You can charge as much as N20, 000 to N100, 000 or more, depending on the intensity of the project.

Own a Warehouse: A lot of retailers have been keeping goods in shops before now but during the rainy season, most of them will be forced to take their goods to warehouses to protect their goods from unexpected rainfall. Prior to opening a warehouse business in your area, it is paramount to find out how many competitors you have. Gain knowledge of how existing firms have positioned themselves in the market place and then design your business in a way that sets you apart from others. You can charge daily, weekly or monthly. However, make sure you inform your retailers in your areas that don't have a shop before now that you can provide them a secured place for their goods in your warehouse. They would be ready to pay for your services

Produce Shower Caps for Women: This business can be started with very low capital. Purchase some yards of plastic materials which are clear, opaque or semi-transparent or can have pretty designs on them. Measure the distance around the head where the shower cap is expected to end. Add one inch to this figure for overlapping purposes. This will be the shower cap circumference. Purchase elastic, less than one inch wide, and cut to the shower cap circumference. The elastic can be sewn on the outside or inside of the shower cap edge, or the elastic can be pinned down, sewn, and then one or two folds (or rolls) made, then sewn again to "case in" the elastic inside the edge of the plastic cap. You can sell for N50 or more depending on the quality of the nylon you are using.

Set Up an NGO for Climate Change Disaster and Relief Services: This type of NGO is going to be busy in the rainy season, providing supportive services for Nigerians who live in flood prone areas. The NGOs in this sector will be responsible for educating Nigerians in these areas on how to avoid flood disasters and also provide weather report and analysis so that they will prevent flood occurrences in their regions. Such an NGO will receive regular funds from foreign donors. You can make money from this by affiliating with already existing NGOs abroad. They have regular source of funding and they will be happy to have an affiliate agency here in Nigeria or Africa.

Make Mosquito Repellant Lotions: Earlier on we talked about Making Mosquito nets for sale. But you can also produce mosquito repellant lotions so repell mosquitoes which are in abundance in the rainy season. There a couple of different formulations you can make for your natural mosquito repellant. In general, what you are doing is diluting an essential oil that the mosquitoes find distasteful or which confuses them so they can't bite you. The oil doesn't mix with water, so you need to add them to other oils or to alcohol. It is important to use an oil or alcohol that is safe for your skin. You can sell in a small bottle after production for N100 to N300 depending on the size.

Produce Agro Products for Local and Foreign Consumption: Local products like cocoa, kola nut, banana, chili pepper, shea nut, okro, melon are products that you can start selling during this rainy season. All you need to do is to locate the exporters and start earning finders fee. If you have a small farmland, you can sell to retailers and start making money that exceeds your imagination.



The rainy season is an all year round event, so if you have the time and some money to invest in a business idea then check above the one that best describes your dream business or starting point. Discover the money making possibilities of each one and use them as your keys to success.

Dairy farming and types of equipment used.

 

D

airy farming is a class of agriculture, where female
goats, cattle and other mammals are raised for their milk, which may be either
processed on-site or transported to a diary for processing and eventual retail
sale.

Types of equipment

The specific type of equipment required depends on
the size of the dairy operation, its location and the number cows milked.

o  
Small
dairy farm equipment required a stool and a bucket.

o  
Large
dairy farm equipment required milk parlors, which areas with livestock chutes arranged
in a circle. Note:
the building or farm area where milk is harvested from cow is often called a
milking parlor or parlor.

Workers on the farm
bring the cows into the area for milk and once the cows are in their pens,
workers attach automated milking devices to the cows’ udders to start the
milking process.

Other types of
equipment commonly found on dairy  farms
include automated scrapers and waste handling systems, milk chiller tanks,
watering equipment, tractors, feeders, buckets, milk containers, pasteurizers,
etc. depend on the size of the farm.

FARM TOOLS AND THEIR USES – PART II

T

hanks to everyone who has reader and comments on my
blog post, especially my first post on farm tools and to those that this is
just their first time of visiting or reading my post.

Farm tools are two independent words join together:
Farm & Tools.

Farm:
Are area of land, together with a house and buildings, used for growing crops
and/or keeping animals as a business or home use.

Tools:
Is a device or implement, especially one held in the hand, used to carry out a
particular function.

For
better understanding

Now, what is a farm tool?

F

arm
tools are equipment that is used in the processes of land
preparation. These are mainly tools for trimming trees, weeds and shrubs,
cultivators, rakes and various hacksaws etc. Or read more by clicking here!

Farm tools and their uses and read more about some
other tools not mention here in my post on farm tools like:

Pick axe, Hand fork, Hand trowel, the sickle, the hammer,
the mallet, Secateurs, the shears, Watering can, Cutlass, the hoe, the spade. Click here

·       
Cutlass:
The
cutlass is one of the most common tools used by farmers. The cutlass has two
main parts which are a wooden handle and a blade used for cutting.

Uses

o  
The cutlass is used for pre-planting
activities such as the cutting down and clearing of grasses, bushes, and trees.

o  
It is used to plant the seeds of some
crops.

·       
Rake:
The rake is a farm tool which consists of a very long wooden handle with a
strong metal head attached to its base, with several prongs which are very important
to enable the rake perform its functions.

Uses

o  
To clean the ground and level the
topsoil.

o  
It is used to cover vegetable seeds
after broadcasting

·       
Shovel:
The shovel is similar to the spade but it has a slight difference. Its blade is
hollow and broad.

Uses

o  
With the help of shovel, one can quickly
remove and trash, dig, move and mix the soil.

·       
Grab-hoe:
This tool helps to brake hard top soil.

·       
Bolo:
This
tool is usually used to cut tall weeds and grasses or chopping branches of
trees.

·       
Pick-mattock:
It
is a handy tool to dig and break stones.

·       
Scythe:
The
scythe is a versatile hand-held tool for mowing cereals (including wheat) and
other herbaceous plants.

·       
Wheelbarrow:
It is used to remove the trash, haul fertilizers, manures, planting materials, and
other things.

·       
Sprayers:
This one is used for spraying insecticides.

·       
Sprinklers:
It is the tool for watering plants.

·       
Knife:
It
is a universal tool for cutting.

·       
Pruning
shears: It is a great tool to cut branches of trees and
bushes.

·       
Hand
cultivator: It is used for cultivating garden plot
and removing the weeds.

·       
Light
hoe:
it is used for leveling and loosening soil or digging the furrows for planting.

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Using Herbicides For Weed Control

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Weed control is necessary throughout the year, as there is no specific season for growth of weeds. Effective control of weeds does not mean blatant use of strong herbicides. Doing so can have the adverse effect of damaging your lawn to an irreparable state. In addition, it can cause ecological imbalance, which have a negative impact on the community in the long run.



Herbicides can be categories into two types. The first type is pre-emergent and the second type is post-emergent. As the name suggests, pre-emergent herbicides are used before weeds germinate and grow. On the other hand, post-emergent herbicides are used to kill existing weeds. Proper usage of the correct type of herbicides is critical to effective weed control.



Depending on where you live, February to April of the year is considers a good time to start your weed control campaign. You should start with pre-emergent herbicides first. This type of herbicides can be used in conjunction with fertilizers and can last for about sixty days. The actual duration may vary as it depends on other factors such as the amount of rainfall. The more rain there is, the shorter the effective period.



As herbicide is a form of chemical, you need to read and follow the instructions stated on the product label. Never use it in excess of what is being specified. It could destroy your lawn or hinder the growth of your lawn grass if you do not follow the instructions closely. For safety purpose, make sure you put on gloves when handling such chemicals.



After sixty days, you can apply post-emergent herbicides together with your fertilizers. This should help you get rid of weeds that have taken root in your lawn. Monitor the situation for the next sixty days. You should be able to see some visible improvements. Otherwise, apply another round of post-emergent herbicides with your fertilizers and monitor the situation again. If the situation does not improve, apply another round of herbicides in the fall season.



To make your weed control campaign more effective, you should also learn how to take care of your lawn with a combination of proper mowing, fertilization and watering techniques. Alternatively, you can also consider engaging a professional lawn care service to advise you on how to improve your weed control efforts.



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Eliminating Non-Native Or Exotic Weed Trees Using Herbicides in an Ecologically Safe Way

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In private woodlands, public parks and forests, or virtually any wooded area in this country, we face a problem: weed trees - often non-native or exotic species - that invade and often dominate desirable native species. Weed trees like these are an ecological threat and need to be removed.



I have used the following technique for over a decade and it has worked really well. I use herbicides in this technique. At first, I was reluctant to use an herbicide but have found that it's the only way to go if you have a substantial number of trees to remove.



Tools





loppers or hand saw

 herbicide applicator - hand held

 machete or hatchet





The technique I describe here - I call it the "tall stump treatment method," I have mostly used on buckthorn in a northern climate (Minnesota). However, I believe the technique should work on many other invasive trees. The technique works best for trees of about 1 inch or greater in diameter. These larger trees are the first ones you should get rid of because they will bear fruit and shade out native competition.



Timing - When to begin I find it best to treat trees with chemical in late fall or, better yet, winter. It is easier to see and maneuver without all the foliage. More importantly, it is more effective. If you treat a tree in the spring when the sap is flowing, the chemical will be transported to the leaves. The leaves may die, but the tree survives. In late fall and winter, nutrients are being transported down to the roots. This is where you want the chemical transported too for effective die off.



Stage 1 - Cutting the Tops This first stage can be done at any time of year because it doesn't involve treatment with chemical. For this first stage, all you need is a pair of loppers or a saw (depending on the size of the trees). I dive into the thicket (wear safety glasses because branches can poke your eyes) and cut each tree about waist height. If there are other branches below the main cut, I cut those off too. This leaves a barren trunk about 2 to 3 feet high. I repeat this cutting technique with all the trees in the area that I plan to treat in this batch.



Next, I haul out all of the cut tops of the trees to a burn pile, chipping area, or other storage area. With tree tops that have berries or seeds, move them carefully to minimize the number of berries that fall to the ground.



This leaves an area of tall stumps. You can leave the tall stumps for several months before applying herbicide. The longer you wait, the more re-growth you will have. However, most of the growth will occur just below the cut (as opposed to at the base of the tree), so it shouldn't be too problematic.



Stage 2 - Treating the tall stumps For this stage I bring an herbicide spray applicator and a machete or hatchet for notching the bark of the tree. The spray applicator can be relatively compact - similar to the spray bottles used for spray cleaners. For an herbicide, I use glyphosate (common trade name: RoundUp). Try to buy it in high concentration - preferably 40%. You don't need much herbicide with the technique described here. Make sure you follow the label for the herbicide.



Since the cut tree tops have been removed from the area, I can move around the trees relatively easily. I cut notches (or frills) around the base of the stump and squirt chemical into the notches after making the cut. DON'T WAIT MORE THAN A FEW MINUTES if possible to apply the herbicide after making the cut. Otherwise, the tree's defense mechanisms will seal off the wound and prevent absorption of the herbicide.



Cut the notches or frills as near to the base of the tree as possible. This ensures that more herbicide will be transported into the roots. Many of the demonstrations on the world wide web of the "frill method" (aka "hack and squirt") show the frill or line of cuts up the trunk some distance from the base. When I have done this, I find the tree has a greater chance of re-sprouting below the frill, presumably because not all the herbicide was transported to the roots.



When making cuts at the base of the tree, however, be careful not to get dirt into the notches or on your tools. Soil and dust neutralize glyphosate. (In general be very careful if you are applying glyphosate. Do not to get dirt on the cutting tools or applicator nozzle.)



If possible, leave the strips of bark from the notches attached to the tree. These attached strips have exposed inner bark that absorb chemical exceptionally well. With this application of herbicide the tree should die within a couple weeks even in the winter.



Stage 3 - Cutting the stumps to the ground For appearance's sake, you may wish to go back to the area a few weeks later to cut the stumps to the ground level. Since the tree should have died, you can cut them at any level. If you do make a cut to the stump and notice living tree tissue, you can re-apply herbicide at this time. Alternatively, you can simply leave the tall stumps standing and then break them off after they rot.



Advantages of the Tall Stump Treatment Technique Although I like to avoid using herbicides (i.e., pesticides) to eradicate exotic species of trees, I believe you have to if you have a job of any size. I also far prefer the tall stump application method outlined here to foliar, basal bark, or soil treatment methods. I don't really consider those to be options because of concerns about environmental effects, the quantity of herbicide needed, and efficacy.



There are also number of advantages to the tall stump technique over the traditional cut-stump application, frill, or drilling methods:





By breaking the task up in stages, you have fewer tools to carry and keep track of. This means you can work faster and not lose track of tools.

 You can remove the tree tops from the treatment area without hurrying (unlike with the traditional cut-stump method where the stump faces have to be treated immediately after cutting).

 You can wait a long time - up to several months - between the initial cutting creating the tall stumps and the herbicide treatment.

 If there's snow on the ground, it's easier to find the tall stumps for treatment.

 The amount of exposed cambium is greater with this method than with the traditional cut stump treatment method. More pesticide can be held on the strips of bark and in the notch and you can more effectively destroy the weed tree.

 If you forget to treat one of the tall stumps or if a treatment fails for some reason, the branches will re-grow just below the cut but well above ground level. You can generally make another, single cut just below this re-growth. On the other hand, if you leave an untreated stump cut at ground level, the stump will re-sprout forming a bush, and you will have to cut all the branches and treat each one.

 With the cut stump method, if you treat the stump face, it's hard to know which stumps have been treated unless you use a dye. However, some dyes reduce the efficacy of glyphosate.

 I find it easier to walk in an area with the higher stumps. I trip too easily on short stumps, especially if there's snow on the ground or high grass.





That's my treatment technique. If you have looked around the web, you know that nearly everyone who has worked a lot in removing invasive or exotic trees has different techniques. Learn something from the all.



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