Ragwort isolation apparatus and removal system

摘要

Ragwort isolation apparatus 10 comprising a cover plate 12, an anchor wall 14 and a ventilation aperture 16. The cover plate 12 is formed from a rigid, brightly coloured plastic which is impregnated with fragrance that is distasteful to animals. The lower most edge (14a, fig 3) of the anchor wall is chamfered, to form a cutting surface by which the anchor wall may be easily pushed into the ground by a user. The ragwort isolation apparatus is intended to be used in conjunction with herbicide spraying of a plant. The ragwort plant is sprayed with the selected herbicide and the apparatus is placed over the top of the plant, ensuring that no leaves protrude. The apparatus separates animals from the sprayed plant. The sheltered environment formed by the apparatus speeds up the action of the herbicide on the plant and encourages worm and insect action on the plant material. The cover plate can be flat, domed, conical or formed from mesh. The anchor wall may also take the form of a single spike, series of spikes or a screw thread.