Common use of Weed Control Clause in Contracts

Weed Control. Perform weed control throughout the project, a minimum of once every two weeks, in all areas within the project limits to maintain tree pits, shrub beds, sidewalks, curb and gutter, walkways, ditch paving, concrete medians, and other pavement weed free. Meet the following conditions: a. Perform weed control to prevent weeds from becoming established, setting seed, or from becoming visible in the planting beds. b. Completely remove all undesirable plants (weeds) by hand pulling. Removal of weeds may be accomplished using herbicides if approved by the Engineer. However, the use of herbicides is prohibited in stream buffer areas unless approved by the Department Ecology Manager. c. Apply an approved pre-emergent herbicide twice each year, once in the spring and once in the fall, throughout the contract. The use of pre-emergent herbicides is prohibited in stream buffer areas. Apply pre-emergent to all shrub beds and tree pits. Notify the Engineer 48 hours prior to spraying. Use a blue dye in all applications unless approved otherwise by the Engineer. d. Eradicate all invasive exotic pest plants found within the project limits throughout the life of the project, including stream buffer and xxxxx areas. Volunteer, non-invasive plant material within stream buffer restoration areas is acceptable. e. Dispose off site on a daily basis all weed, exotic plants, clippings, litter, and debris generated.

Weed Control. Perform weed control throughout the project, a minimum of once every two weeks, in all areas within the project limits to maintain tree pits, shrub beds, sidewalks, curb and gutter, walkways, ditch paving, concrete medians, and other pavement weed free. Meet the following conditions: a. Perform weed control to prevent weeds from becoming established, setting seed, or from becoming visible in the planting beds. b. Completely remove all undesirable plants (weeds) by hand pulling. Removal of weeds may be accomplished using herbicides if approved by the Engineer. However, the use of herbicides is prohibited in stream buffer areas unless approved by the Department Ecology Manager. c. Apply an approved pre-emergent herbicide twice each year, once in the spring and once in the fall, throughout the contract. The use of pre-emergent herbicides is prohibited in stream buffer areas. Apply pre-emergent to all shrub beds and tree pits. Notify the Engineer 48 hours prior to spraying. Use a blue dye in all applications unless approved otherwise by the Engineer. d. Eradicate all invasive exotic pest plants found within the project limits throughout the life of the project, including stream buffer and xxxxx areas. Volunteer, non-invasive plant material within stream buffer restoration areas is acceptable. e. Dispose off site on a daily basis all weed, exotic plants, clippings, litter, and debris generated. 8. Policing 9. Mitigation Areas

Weed Control. Perform weed control throughout the project, a minimum of once every two weeks, in all areas within the project limits to maintain tree pits, shrub beds, sidewalks, curb and gutter, walkways, ditch paving, concrete medians, and other pavement weed free. Meet the following conditions: a. Perform weed control to prevent weeds from becoming established, setting seed, or from becoming visible in the planting beds. b. Completely remove all undesirable plants (weeds) by hand pulling. Removal of weeds may be accomplished using herbicides if approved by the Engineer. However, the use of herbicides is prohibited in stream buffer areas unless approved by the Department Ecology Manager. c. Apply an approved pre-emergent herbicide twice each year, once in the spring and once in the fall, throughout the contract. The use of pre-emergent herbicides is prohibited in stream buffer areas. Apply pre-emergent to all shrub beds and tree pits. Notify the Engineer 48 hours prior to spraying. Use a blue dye in all applications unless approved otherwise by the Engineer. d. Eradicate all invasive exotic pest plants found within the project limits throughout the life of the project, including stream buffer and xxxxx areas. Volunteer, non-invasive plant material within stream buffer restoration areas is acceptable., e. Dispose off site on a daily basis all weed, exotic plants, clippings, litter, and debris generated.