They report progress on a robotic weed-flaming solution using a mobile manipulator equipped with a propane torch. Instead of burning weeds, the robot targets and heats the plant’s center ...

For example, you might use a weed blaster or the other chemicals out there. Yet, to avoid the harmful environmental effects of herbicides, consider using a portable propane torch, especially ...

Application temperature is range of burner operating temperatures. There are seven choices for combustion fuel: butane, coal, natural gas, light oil, heavy oil, propane, and waste fuel. Propane is a ...

M series models are offered in natural gas, propane and combination gas/oil fuel options from 1.4 to 10.5 MMBTU. Full modulation and cam trim adjustment provide optimum performance to meet load demand ...

For farmers, just imagine the same problem, but scaled up to cover thousands of acres. Dealing with weeds typically involves harsh chemicals or excessive manual labor. Lasers could prove to be a ...

A weed is technically just a plant in the wrong place. It could be an unwanted seedling from another plant, or something more pernicious and invasive that you really want to eradicate. However ...

and even a specialised weed burner. Irene Ducros simply advised: "Salt - just salt. It does the job. I've been using it for years now and nothing else seems to work." Jan Mchugh suggested a ...

Q. How does a tankless water heater work? Turning on the hot-water faucet trips a flow sensor, which turns on the propane burners, which heat water “on demand.” No water sits around going cold ...

But is it creating a race of superweeds? On a languid, damp July morning, I meet weed scientist Aaron Hager outside the old Agronomy Seed House at the University of Illinois’ South Farm.

These outdoor heaters have come a long way in style and affordability. They can provide an instant heat source whenever needed, making your outdoor seating area bearable on crisp fall evenings ...

Fifteen minutes after firing up each oven on high using propane burners, we measured the temperatures on the pizza stones with an infrared thermometer. Then, we made pizza, using the same dough ...