Chapter 11: Mechanical Weed Control
Chapter Authors
Dr. Deana Namuth-Covert, Professor and Ms. Amy Kohmetscher, Instructional Designer
Ohio State – Agricultural Technical Institute
College of Food, Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
The Ohio State University
Previous chapters have discussed prevention, cultural practices and biological control methods for managing weeds. This chapter will address mechanical methods of weed control. This includes tillage and mowing, as well as some other methods such as flaming depicted in this image. Mechanical weed control offers approaches which can be utilized in an Integrated Weed Management (IWM) program.