Description
A carpet roller is a rolling drum with carpet attached it can be mounted to the front of a small tractor or other vehicle. Herbicide is sprayed on the roller as it passes over brush species. Not many of these rollers exist.
Application
For this chemical method to be effective, the vegetation (brush) must be small enough to allow the vehicle to run over it. This method minimizes drift, is low-cost, and can be used as an effective follow-up to other treatment methods.
References / Additional Information
Mosley, M. Mechanical control: Heavy equipment. In: 41st Annual Report of the Vegetative Rehabilitation and Equipment Workshop (VREW); 1987 February 8-9; Boise, ID. Missoula, MT: USDA Forest Service Equipment Development Center: 9.