Service · Summer weed control
Summer weed spraying contractor, by drone
Knock out summer weeds after harvest and save soil moisture and nitrogen for next season. A drone sprays stubble, rocky country and scattered patches without leaving ruts or tracks.
From $35/ha · patchy country and higher water rates quoted per job
Why control summer weeds
Save stored moisture
Summer weeds in the fallow use the soil moisture your next crop needs, and removing them early is one of the biggest gains in water use efficiency.
Hold on to nitrogen
Every weed left growing over summer is using nitrogen you've paid for.
Stop the seed bank
Weeds that set seed over summer come back worse next year.
Break the green bridge
Summer weeds can carry pests and diseases through to the next crop.
Weeds we target
- Melons (paddy and Afghan melon)
- Fleabane
- Feathertop Rhodes grass and windmill grass
- Caltrop and button grass
- Volunteer crop and other green bridge plants
Why a drone for summer spraying
- No ruts or wheel tracks in stubble or soft ground after summer rain.
- Patches and scattered weeds can be targeted without driving the whole paddock.
- Rocky, uneven or awkward country is no problem.
- We can get out soon after rain, while weeds are small and actively growing.
FAQ
Common questions
When is summer weed season?
From the end of harvest through to seeding, usually December to March, and especially after summer rain when weeds come up fast.
What water rate do you use for summer sprays?
Summer weed labels often call for higher water rates than in-crop sprays. We set the rate to the label and your agronomist’s advice, and quote to match.
Can you just spray the patches?
Yes. If weeds are in patches rather than across the whole paddock, we can map and spray only those areas.
Where we work
Perth-based, working from Geraldton to Esperance. Further afield by arrangement.
Ready to book a job?
Ring or text Josh, or send your paddock details and we'll come back with a price and dates.