Electric Zapper Explodes Weed Cells

Electric Zapper Explodes Weed Cells CROPS Weed Control 33-4-19 Chemical-free control of broadleaf weeds like dandelion and thistle is fast and easy with the NatureZap. The electric-powered tool kills troublesome weeds by overheating the cells at the base of the stem. "Plants with tap roots are ideal targets for the NatureZap," says Jon Jackson, president, Global Neighbor, Inc., importer of the NatureZap. "When you press the heating element probe into the plant base, it actually explodes cells." The high-performance heater is designed to produce sufficient heat quickly to disrupt plant function in plant leaves, root crown and root. A small ceramic stone with a rapid heating response time but self-limiting temperature setting of about 400¦F is set in the base of the NatureZap. To operate, the probe is pressed into the plant base and rotated back and forth with light pressure for 3 to 7 seconds. The twisting action exposes more plant material to the heating element. The NatureZap weighs about 6 lbs. and plugs into an extension cord. It's priced at $139. Because the heating element probe is set inside the cane-like tube, it can safely be used in mulch or among other plants without harm. "It draws less than two amps of power," says Jackson. Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Global Neighbor, Inc., 2000 Composite Dr., Dayton, Ohio 45420 (ph 937 285-0990; support @g-neighbor.com; www.NatureZap.com).

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