What method of herbicide application does not soak foliage?

Low-volume spray application is designed to apply herbicides with a reduced amount of liquid, which minimizes the coverage on foliage. This method often utilizes concentrated formulations that require less carrier volume, thereby reducing the likelihood of soaking the leaves. The goal is to apply just enough herbicide to achieve effective control of target plant species while avoiding excessive application that could lead to off-target movement or runoff.

In contrast, high-volume ground spray uses larger volumes of liquid to ensure thorough coverage, which can easily lead to soaked foliage. Summer foliage sprays typically involve applying herbicides directly to the leaves when plants are actively growing, inherently resulting in wet foliage. Cut-surface application involves applying herbicides directly to the cut stems or stumps of plants, targeting the internal vascular system to prevent regrowth, rather than applying to the surface of the foliage, but it isn't categorized under standard spray methods.

Thus, low-volume spray stands out as the method specifically designed to avoid soaking foliage while still delivering effective herbicide application.