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Southern Iowa Electric Cooperative initiated an aggressive vegetation management program in 2008. Since its commencement, member/owners have experienced a significant reduction in the amount of power interruptions and outages caused by trees and brush. The effort required to perform necessary maintenance and repairs has also been significantly reduced while providing a safer environment for those of you working near our power lines. This includes SIEC employees who are available to serve you 24/7.
In 2024, our efforts to control brush will focus on the Christianburg and Ottumwa Substation areas, which will impact the SIEC right-of-way associated with your property if you are in these areas. The method of control being utilized will be an environmentally safe herbicide applied to right-of-way locations by Progressive Solutions. They have successfully provided tree and brush management solutions to the utility and forestry industries since 2002.
Starting in late August, workers will begin selective, low-volume spraying of herbicide which is absorbed by the foliage, is non-volatile, and is a non-phenoxy, non-benzoic growth regulator. The application is designed to work on buds that will form next year’s leaves.
If you have questions or concerns in regards to the methods utilized in Southern Iowa Electric Cooperative’s brush management program, please contact our office at 1-800-607-2027.