Drones Fight Kudzu in Kentucky

Kentucky’s wildlife officials are deploying herbicide-spraying drones to battle invasive kudzu, slashing treatment time from days to hours on steep, remote terrain. Early results across eight counties show dramatic reductions in dense patches, sparking ecological recovery—native milkweed’s return supports monarch butterflies, while songbirds and deer are reappearing. This pilot project aims to create a replicable blueprint for landowners, with continued treatments planned over the next two years to refine the method and scale up innovation for healthier ecosystems. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/e953b339ac8cb8e1