Which type of control includes mechanical removal of the plant from the soil?

The type of control that includes mechanical removal of plants from the soil is physical control. Physical control methods involve directly manipulating the environment or the target plant to reduce its presence or impact. This can include practices such as hand-pulling, mowing, cutting, or tilling the soil to remove unwanted vegetation.

In contrast, chemical control refers to the use of herbicides to kill or inhibit the growth of plants, while biological control involves the use of natural enemies or organisms, such as predators or pathogens, to manage plant populations. Cultural control involves practices that modify the environment to discourage plant growth, such as crop rotation or adjusting planting times. Recognizing the difference between these categories of control is essential for effectively managing vegetation in right-of-way applications.