The Importance of Weather Monitoring for Vegetation Management

February 7, 2019 Monica Devlin Comments

When it comes to vegetation management, environmental factors play an important role in success or failure. Planning and preparation become critical, especially when it comes to the knowing the weather conditions before and during spray application. With Kestrel weather meters, you can accurately track weather with real-time data, allowing you to make smart decisions for planning and application.

Monitoring Wind Conditions

One major consideration with vegetation management is wind conditions. This is especially the case for wind speed which can impact the application areas. For example, wind speeds above 8 mph increase the risk of spray drift downwind. Even though 8 mph might not sound like a powerful wind gust, it is strong enough to affect the results of spraying. Monitoring, logging, and tracking wind speed is easy with the Kestrel 5500AG Agriculture Weather Meter.

Different types of landscapes and microclimates may pose a different set of considerations. Open, dry desert environments are especially prone to wind gusts that can cause drift and waste for spray applicators. In other areas, where communities may be located nearby, it's critical to ensure that spray drift doesn't cause harm to neighboring homes or schools. With instant, accurate wind feedback from your Kestrel weather meter, you can determine when conditions are appropriate for spraying to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Temperature

Another critical component in successful vegetation management is monitoring temperature. When working in higher temperatures, germination increases to a certain point. When seeds reach the right temperature, determined by plant type, the germination begins to decline.

When you're relying on strong and even early growth, tracking temperature with your Kestrel weather meters will bring better and more predictable results.

Storm Monitoring

Whether you're working in a desert, a field, or in cold environments -- incoming storms can present major challenges and cause delays. Working around powerlines during an impending storm is especially dangerous for your crew. Regional weather forecasts can help workers be aware of inclement weather, but in some cases, certain microclimates can contribute to unexpected weather sneaking up on you.

With a Kestrel 2500 Weather Meter, you can track conditions such as barometric pressure, temperature, and wind speed at your exact location to monitor for any rapid changes and prepare for a storm front moving in the area.

Enhancing Your Vegetation Management Experience with Kestrel Meters

Kestrel weather meters are the most reliable instruments on the market for tracking all types of weather, ranging from wind speed to temperature. By using microclimate data, Kestrel Instruments provide more accurate results than what you'll get from a smartphone weather app. Choose from our extensive line of Kestrel weather meters for more efficient vegetation management.

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