In many cases, weed and insect control go hand in hand. Propane-fueled heat, flame, and steam technologies enable farmers to treat for insects before they become a problem to their crops, and in some cases, an overall health issue.
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PERC is investigating whether or not propane torches can be used to control tick populations through the removal of barberry shrub, a habitat for mice who carry the blacklegged tick. Projects have designed a flaming device and tested it in the field.
