It’s called the Weed Zapper, and it can give farmers the ability to safely harness the power of electricity to kill weeds. Nicolle works for the PMC’s Pesticide Risk Reduction program whose role is to focus on developing and implementing reduced risk solutions for pest management issues, including alternative pest management tools and practices. Weed zapping wattageElectric weeders, like the Weed Zapper, are like small power stations on wheels. The Weed Zapper is equipped with multiple sensors on the boom and generator to ensure the safety of both the operator and the equipment. Not all testing and research with the Weed Zapper is happening at the AAFC Harrington Research Farm.