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Flame Weeder for Yard and Garden
Flame Weeder for Yard and Garden

A Flame Weeder for Yard and Garden is usually a propane gas-powered open-flame torch intended primarily as a non-chemical method of weed control in the garden and around the premises, e.g. fence line, walkway, patio, curb, driveway, graveled site, ditch bank. It kills seedling weeds outright and established plants with a few treatments and can be used to control vegetative growth. The device is usually a hand-held wand with the flame torch at one end and a trigger mechanism at the other for on/off control and to regulate flame intensity. Depending on the model, the propane cylinder is attached directly to the wand, or it is carried by hand, by wheeled dolly, or on one’s back with the gas hose attached to the wand.

Estimated Cost Cost range: $75-150

Limitations Limitations Addressed by Product: Upper extremity, Lower extremity, Strength/endurance, Back


SourceFlame Engineering, Inc.
P.O. Box 577
West Highway 4
LaCrosse, KS, 67548
Websitewww.flameengineering.com
Emaildragonmaster@flameengineering.com
Phone800-255-2469
785-222-2873
Fax785-222-3619
Est. Cost$82-$300 (Contact supplier for current pricing)

SourceSunburst, Inc.
P.O. Box 21108
454 Willamette Street
Eugene, OR, 97402
Websitewww.thermalweedcontrol.com
Emailinfo@thermalweedcontrol.com
Phone541-345-2272
Est. Cost$380-$420
Last updated: Jun 12, 2017


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