Written by Jacob Luken Disclaimer: This series is informational only and does not act as a substitute for the Indiana Pesticide Applicators Certification. For more information on obtaining an Indiana Pesticide Applicator License please see the Office of the Indiana State Chemist. Whether applying on a ¼ acre lot in the city or on hundreds of acres of farmland or woodland property chances are you will eventually need to apply some form of herbicides to control unwanted plants. Herbicides can be one of our greatest tools for plant management - from controlling unwanted weeds between the cracks of the sidewalk to maintaining farm fields or removing invasive species – so it is important to know how to best protect ourselves and our environment from unwanted effects of herbicides. Join Hamilton County Soil and Water on our multi-part series covering the dos and don’ts of herbicide selection and application where we will discuss everything you need to know about safely selecting and applying herbicides to manage unwanted and invasive plants on your property. What is an Herbicide?An herbicide is a chemical substance used to control or kill unwanted plants, such as weeds. Herbicides can be selective or non-selective:
Why do we use Herbicides?Herbicides are used for various purposes across different sectors, including agriculture, forestry, landscaping, and urban management. Here are some of the primary uses of herbicides:
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