VegClear?

VegClear? Provides Licensed Industrial Vegetation Management & Commercial Weed Control Spraying Service in Georgia, South Carolina, & the Southeast US. Visit https://www.vegclear.com/ for additional information and to learn more about our services for Commercial Buildings, Industrial Parks, Government Land, Municipal Portfolios, & Single Sites. ? Fence Lines, Landscapes, & Self-Storage ? Airports, Site Perimeters, & Fixture Footers ? Roads, DOT, Parks, & Commercial Property ? Industrial Outdoor Storage and Gravel Lots We look forward to supporting and delivering high value site-specific service to you and your team.

We love this before and after of a summer kudzu treatment we did a few months back. Call us if you want a professional evaluation on your site. We have the experience and herbicide expertise to get maximum control of kudzu overgrowth, especially well if we're brought in early in the season.

Smart Choice for Campus Weed Control Choosing the wrong vegetation control provider or leaving complicated herbicide application tasks to your weekly lawn mowing company can lead to incomplete work, EPA violations, and higher costs. VegClear’s industrial-grade equipment and expert applicators deliver results you can count on—on time, every time. ? Get it done right with VegClear: https://lnkd.in/eCyS7xBb

Routine Services for a Better Campus Environment Struggling to keep up with mowing and trimming schedules across an entire school system? VegClear has the manpower and the efficiency for wide-scale routine vegetation control services to reduce your labor-intensive mechanical work and improve campus aesthetics. We address landscaped beds, parking lots, roadways, curbs, gravel storage yards, and more—so your team can focus on students, safety, and day-to-day operations, not weeds. ?? Schedule routine vegetation control today: https://lnkd.in/eCyS7xBb

? ?? Why Aren't Birds Electrocuted on Power Lines? ? It’s a frequent sight: Birds perched on power lines without any apparent harm. Ever wonder: Why aren’t they electrocuted? It’s an observation that highlights some core principles of electrical behavior. Short Answer: Electrons Take the Path of Least Resistance. Birds on a single power line remain unharmed because there is no significant difference in electrical potential (voltage) between the bird and the wire itself. Without a difference in potential, electrical current, which always follows the path of least resistance; has no reason to flow through the bird. Electricity moves because of a difference in voltage (electrical potential). The greater the difference in voltage between two points, the stronger the push for electrical current to flow. When a bird touches only one power line, both of its feet are at essentially the same voltage. There’s no physically compelling “path” for current to flow through the bird’s body, so the electrons remain on the power line. Birds, like all animals, are conductors, but current only flows if there’s a voltage difference to drive it. When Birds Do Get Electrocuted - While it’s rare, birds can be electrocuted under specific circumstances: Touching Two Lines at Once: If a bird makes contact with two power lines carrying different voltages, the bird becomes a conductor between the two potentials. Current will flow through the bird, leading to electrocution. Contact with a Line + Grounded Object: If a bird touches a live wire while simultaneously contacting a grounded object (like a utility pole), its body provides a path for current to flow from the wire to the ground, causing electrocution. What Does This Mean for #VegetationManagement? For vegetation professionals and utility stakeholders, the principles of electrical potential are front of mind when evaluating safety risks posed by vegetation near power lines. Trees, birds, or branches that bridge two power lines, or connect a line to the ground, can create paths for electrical current to flow, increasing the risk of: ? Power outages due to short circuits. ?? Fires sparked by unintended electrical paths. ?? Safety hazards for utility workers, wildlife, and the public. Understanding the Risks: Birds are safe on power lines because they don’t create a path for current to flow. However, when a conductive path forms between lines or to the ground, whether through birds, trees, or other objects, the risks of electrical flow, damage, and danger increase significantly. At VegClear, we specialize in proactive non-mechanical vegetation management to minimize these risks. By ensuring clearances are maintained around #powerlines, we help utilities protect #infrastructure, wildlife, and communities while maintaining uninterrupted service. VegClear? helps keep power corridors safe and compliant, to learn more, contact us or visit: https://lnkd.in/evHRHazK

Sneak peak at our 2025 snail mail outreach! When we onboard a new client, our team identifies neighborhood industrial sites that we believe we can support by improving maintenance ROI. Sometimes this means fence line treatments, gravel weed control, or utility bare ground sites. Interesting fact about our industrial clientele - most of our non-municipal customer base consists of facilities that previously never used a dedicated vegetation management company. Because of this, we emphasize outreach involving best practices, general IVM education, and proactive introductions to area property managers who might not otherwise consider (or even know it's an option) treatment programs.

2025 Q1 is only here for another couple of weeks! In case you missed our quarterly update, here it is, for some weekend leisure reading: https://lnkd.in/eTiQRyj2

?? Defensible Zone: Vegetation Management & Fire Prevention Safety for Commercial Structures ?? Here are the rules, regulations, and guidelines for creating a safe space around your industrial site. Many codes and local regulations incorporate these guidelines; however, smaller municipalities may not have stringent restrictions. ?? Additionally, existing buildings aren’t subject to the scrutiny of new construction inspections, so it’s up to the facility-level supervisor to keep these areas in check. ?? What is Zone 0? According to CalFire, the authority on firefighting tactics, Zone 0 is known as the "Ember-Resistant Zone." It extends 5 feet from buildings, structures, fencing, and other critical areas. While not legally required in most areas, Zone 0 is key for fire defense and preventing fires from spreading to your building or stored equipment. Here are the current guidelines: ?? Use gravel, pavers, or concrete instead of combustible mulch. ?? Clear weeds, grass, and debris; check roofs, gutters, and outdoor areas. ?? Keep branches trimmed 10 feet away from heat sources. ?? Minimize combustible items like seating, picnic tables, and planters on this perimeter. ?? Store lumber and other non-fuel combustible materials in Zone 2 for added safety. ?? Replace combustible (wood) fencing and gates with fire-resistant materials (e.g., metal). ?? Shift garbage dumpsters and recycling containers to a safer area outside this zone. ?? Relocate stored boats, RVs, and vehicles away from this zone to reduce fire risks. VegClear? offers specialized vegetation management services to support asset managers of industrial portfolios in creating and maintaining defensible zones. With decades of expertise in precision vegetation control, invasive species eradication, and industrial site safety, VegClear's licensed applicators ensure that high-risk areas, like Zone 0, remain clear of combustible growth and debris through routine treatments and no-charge touch-ups year-round. Our team uses targeted herbicide applications and environmentally sound practices to manage and prevent overgrown vegetation along perimeters, fences, and around storage areas, reducing fire hazards and enhancing site safety. By partnering with VegClear, industrial site managers can proactively meet fire prevention guidelines, align with local regulations, and protect their facilities against the spread of fire. Read More about Bare Ground by VegClear: https://lnkd.in/gTDRMGap

Preventing Cross-Contamination in Vegetation Control: A Priority for Every Project At VegClear, our supervisors and applicators understand that successful vegetation control rests on the cornerstone of ?????????????????????? ???????????????? ???????????? — and doing so responsibly. Preventing #crosscontamination between sites is critical to protecting #nativeecosystems, ensuring the effectiveness of treatments, and maintaining #environmentalstewardship. This includes products, tank mixes, chemicals, #herbicides, and an often-forgotten factor—weed seeds. Here’s how we stay ahead in chemical & weed management: ? Equipment Cleaning: All spraying equipment, frequently used hand tools, and on/off road vehicles are thoroughly cleaned and washed between site stops to prevent inadvertent chemical contamination and the spread of invasive species' seeds. ? Proper Handling: In addition to designated areas for washdown and tank mixing, we follow best practices in pouring, combining, applying, and disposing, to avoid unintentional transfer of chemicals. ? Targeted Solutions: Our team applies ????????-???????????????? ???????????????????? to meet the needs of your commercial property without disrupting neighboring vegetation or water systems. Our commitment to clean ops is part of our mission to deliver results while safeguarding the environment. Whether we’re working on #industrialoutdoorstorage sites, #solarfarms, or #rightofway roadside vegetation, protecting ecosystems is always part of the program. Interested in learning more about our cross-contamination avoidance practices? Read more here: https://lnkd.in/gmDqXZdP.

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