Spot Spraying
Precision from the Start
Unlike many spot-spraying systems developed as optional add-ons, spot spraying has always been at the heart of WEED-IT. Since 1999, every WEED-IT system has been built for one purpose: to detect, target, and treat individual weeds with pinpoint accuracy.
From the beginning, WEED-IT has used a simple but powerful principle of nature — chlorophyll fluorescence. Our sensors detect the light naturally emitted by living green plants, allowing precise herbicide application directly on each weed. It’s a proven method that has set the benchmark for accuracy, efficiency, and sustainability in precision spraying for more than two decades.
It’s what we call the Power of Fluorescence.
How WEED-IT works – The Power of Chlorophyll
Every living plant contains chlorophyll, the pigment it needs for photosynthesis. WEED-IT sensors detect this natural signal, instantly identifying living green weeds on the ground.
The more chlorophyll a plant has, the stronger the signal it emits — allowing WEED-IT to distinguish small seedlings from larger, more established weeds. This means precision targeting, less chemical waste, and cleaner soil between your trees or crops.
WEED-IT’s fluorescence technology works much like the tools used by forensic investigators to reveal invisible traces — only here, it reveals what’s living in your paddock. It’s science working with nature to deliver smarter, more sustainable spraying.
In spot spraying mode, WEED-IT targets all living green material on a per plant basis.
Use WEED-IT to spot spray;
- Individual weed plants on fallow land to maximise moisture availability and to minimise competition and herbicide resistance
- Row crops to target individual plants with liquid fertilisers, plant biostimulants, insecticides and fungicides
- Individual weeds in non-farming situations with mechanical tools, hot water and herbicides
With a proven weed detection rate of 95–98%, WEED-IT sets the benchmark for precision spraying performance. Every detection counts – because every untreated weed means more spray rounds, a higher seed bank, and greater risk of herbicide resistance.
By accurately identifying and treating only living weeds, WEED-IT helps farmers:
- Protect soil moisture – critical in dryland cropping systems where every drop matters.
- Reduce herbicide use – minimising environmental impact and input costs.
- Support sustainable food production – fewer chemicals, healthier crops, better long-term control.
When it comes to precision, every hit matters – and WEED-IT delivers.
Unmatched accuracy – for smarter weed control
Spot spraying summarised
- Suitable for weeds and plants
- Weed elimination on a per plant level
- Per plant treatment with liquid fertilisers, plant biostimulants, insecticides and fungicides
- Works day and night thanks to its own active light source
- Bigger savings, smaller footprint
- Automatic background calibration
- Individual nozzle control as standard
- PWM technology ensures correct application rate
- Speed and curve compensation
- Retrofittable to any type of sprayer
WEED-IT: The only precision spraying system that covers all your needs with multiple spraying modes
Spot spraying
Detecting, spotting individual weed plants and precisely apply herbicide on top of the plant is what every WEED-IT system sold since 1999 is capable of. We target individual weed plants and row crop plants and that’s not even all!
Dual spraying
What happens when you combine WEED-ITs cover and spot spraying modes? Exactly, it enables you to broadcast spray a field or crop and target individual weeds in one single pass with only one spray line! Check out how WEED-IT does it.
Cover Spraying
In cover mode any WEED-IT equipped sprayer is capable of doing everything a normal broadcast sprayer does and more. Such as PWM individually controlled nozzles and curve compensation. WEED-IT has got you covered.
Spot-in-Crop
With our new Spot-in-Crop solution, you’re all settled and equipped to detect and eliminate weeds and volunteer plants in row crops such as cotton, maize/corn and soybeans. And you don’t need camera detection or AI to do so.
Optimize crop yields, reduce herbicide use, and enhance sustainability.
Interested in our advanced precision weed control technology? We would be glad to tell you more. Just drop us a line, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.