Introducing:

Trimbles
WeedSeeker
Automatic Spot Spray
System
What Is WeedSeeker?
Chlorophyll identifying
selective spray system
Uses advanced optics to
sense if a weed is present
Applies chemicals directly on
the weed
Utilizes standard pumps,
tanks, and plumbing so an
existing spray boom can be
retrofitted
How WeedSeeker Works
Advantages
Save on overall weed control
costs
Reduce chemical usage by
applying precisely and in low Reduce the environmental
amounts impact of your field activities
Reduces spray drift Operate day or night at
speeds up to 10 mph
Cut down on time and labor
Applications
Targeted weed spraying in crop
during initial stages of growth
Broad-acre fallow spraying
Targeted inter-row spraying
Vineyards
Tree crops
Industrial airports, schools,
railways, roadsides, irrigation
ditches
Parks and hiking trails
Fungicide, insecticide and
fertilizer application in crops
Cost and Payback

Cost Payback

Highly dependent on:

~ $1500 per unit
Type of operation
Kits available
Size of operation
Include controller and cables
Chemical prices
Pre fitted booms and Weed density
hooded booms available
Cost Savings Examples
Dollar Savings per Acre
Till vs. No-till Farming Sprayed

Case Study- Haydon Waas

Till
Chisel plowing would cost $15ha,
or $60,000 for 4,000ha plus yield 4 foot strip using 1.5% Roundup
and soil loss
solution
No-till
The Weed seeker costs $5ha or
$20,000
2007 Study- Apple Orchard
Tom Kon, Alex Leslie, Cody Musselman, Russel Rohrbaugh
Estimated Herbicide Cash Savings Per Treated
Savings Acre
Maintenance
12v DC
Completely sealed unit
NEMA 4x rated
Sensor can be replaced in 15 minutes
2 bolts and 2 cable connections
Different warranties available
References
http://www.lasermanca.com/catalog/agriculture/application-con
trol/weedseeker.html
http://www.agrioptics.co.nz/portfolio/weedseeker/
https://grdc.com.au/Research-and-Development/GRDC-Upda
te-Papers/2010/09/WHY-WE-PURCHASED-A-HEADER-AND-WEEDSE
EKER
http://www.ri.cmu.edu/casc//publications/2009_BaugherKon_We
edSeeker.pdf