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A vegetation control system for use with chemically-based treatments includes at least one distribution apparatus and at least one reservoir mounted onto a mobile unit. Routed within a passageway or passageways in the distribution apparatus are one or more conduits. These conduits are configured to

A vegetation control system for use with chemically-based treatments includes at least one distribution apparatus and at least one reservoir mounted onto a mobile unit. Routed within a passageway or passageways in the distribution apparatus are one or more conduits. These conduits are configured to route the chemically-based treatment from the reservoir through the passageway(s) to an end of the distribution apparatus, having one or more nozzles. The vegetation control system may be used by an operator to target specific branches and other specified areas of vegetation for treatment. The distribution apparatus is mounted onto the mobile unit for application of the treatment in various areas.

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1. A vegetation control system comprising a mobile unit, at least one reservoir containing a chemically-based treatment mounted on said mobile unit, at least one distribution apparatus coupled to said reservoir, said distribution apparatus having a supply end and a distribution end, said distributio

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A vegetation control system comprising a mobile unit, at least one reservoir containing a chemically-based treatment mounted on said mobile unit, at least one distribution apparatus coupled to said reservoir, said distribution apparatus having a supply end and a distribution end, said distribution apparatus comprising a boom having a plurality of elevatable extension sections between said supply end and said distribution end, said extension sections including an outermost section at said distribution end and an adjacent section adjacent to said outermost section, said outermost section being telescopically mounted to said adjacent section, at least one passageway in said extension sections extending from said supply end to said distribution end, at least two conduits communicating with said reservoir and routed through said passageway to said distribution end, a pump system coupled to said conduits, said distribution apparatus being free of sharp-edged tree trimming components, and at least two nozzles at said distribution end, each of said nozzles communicating with a respective one of said conduits, said nozzles being confined to said distribution end and extending longitudinally of said outermost section for applying the chemically-based treatment against vegetation in a specific targeted manner. 2. The system of claim 1, wherein said mobile unit is a vehicle having a cab section, said cab section including an upper cover to minimize an operator in said cab section from contacting falling treatment after the treatment has been applied, and said cab section being tiltable with respect to the horizontal axis of the vehicle chassis. 3. The system of claim 2, wherein said cab section is tiltable from up to about 40 degrees to about 60 degrees with respect to the horizontal axis. 4. The system of claim 1, wherein at least one of said extension sections is made of fiberglass. 5. The system of claim 1, wherein more than one of said reservoirs are mounted to said mobile unit. 6. The system of claim 1, including a winch and an excavation component mounted to said mobile unit, and said mobile unit being configured for all-terrain travel. 7. The system of claim 1, further comprising a mounting unit attached to said distribution end of said distribution apparatus to hold said nozzles in place. 8. The system of claim 1, wherein said outermost section of said boom is made of a material which is lighter than the material of other of said extension sections of said boom. 9. The system of claim 8, wherein said outermost section is made of fiberglass, and said adjacent section being made of a metal which is heavier than said fiberglass. 10. The system of claim 8, wherein said outermost section is longer than said adjacent section. 11. The system of claim 1, wherein said mobile unit is a vehicle having wheels for traversing the terrain, and said reservoir being mounted to said vehicle at an elevation completely above said wheels. 12. The system of claim 11, including a step selectively movable to a position providing access to said reservoir and to an inactive position away from said reservoir. 13. The system of claim 12, wherein said reservoir is mounted in a cradle attached to said vehicle, and said step being detachably mounted to said cradle whereby said step is in its access position when said step is mounted to said cradle and said step is in its inactive position when said step is detached from said cradle. 14. A vegetation control system comprising a mobile unit, at least one reservoir containing a chemically-based treatment mounted on said mobile unit, at least one distribution apparatus coupled to said reservoir, said distribution apparatus having a supply end and a distribution end, said distribution apparatus comprising a boom having a plurality of elevatable extension sections between said supply end and said distribution end, said extension sections including an outermost section at said distribution end and an adjacent section adjacent to said outermost section, said outermost section being telescopically mounted to said adjacent section, at least one passageway in said extension sections extending from said supply end to said distribution end, at least one conduit communicating with said reservoir and routed through said passageway to said distribution end, said distribution apparatus being free of sharp-edged tree trimming components, at least one nozzle at said distribution end, said nozzle communicating with said conduit, said nozzle being confined to said distribution end and extending longitudinally of said outermost section for applying the chemically-based treatment against vegetation in a specific targeted manner, and said outermost section of said boom being made of a material which is lighter than the material of other of said extension sections of said boom. 15. The system of claim 14, wherein said outermost section is made of fiberglass, and said adjacent section being made of a metal which is heavier than said fiberglass. 16. The system of claim 14, wherein said outermost section is longer than said adjacent section. 17. The system of claim 14, wherein said mobile unit is a vehicle having wheels for traversing the terrain, and said reservoir being mounted to said vehicle at an elevation completely above said wheels. 18. The system of claim 17, including a step selectively movable to a position providing access to said reservoir and to an inactive position away from said reservoir. 19. The system of claim 18, wherein said reservoir is mounted in a cradle attached to said vehicle, and said step being detachably mounted to said cradle to provide selective access to said reservoir.