OWENS ENTERPRISES

Dike wall maintenance involves regular inspections for cracks, joint movement, and erosion, followed by cleaning and repairing with epoxy injection, polyurethane sealant, or concrete patching. Long-term care requires managing drainage and vegetation, while structural breaches require geotechnical, soil-specific repairs like clay liners or armored structural backfill.

A turbidity curtain (or silt curtain) is a floating, geotextile barrier used in marine construction and dredging to control sediment dispersion, protecting water quality and ecosystems. It consists of a top flotation boom, a vertical, weighted fabric skirt that hangs below the water surface, and ballast chains to keep it vertical..

Vegetation control involves managing or eliminating unwanted plant growth using methods like herbicides, manual removal and cultural practices (mulch, proper watering). For total, year-long bare-ground control on gravel or fence lines, specialized, non-selective, residual herbicides are effective. For gardens, organic methods like mulch, boiling water, or flame weeding are preferred. 

Fixing soil erosion involves covering bare soil, slowing water runoff, and strengthening soil structure. Key methods include planting vegetation (grass, shrubs), laying mulch or erosion-control blankets, and creating drainage-improving structures like retaining walls, terraces, or dry creek beds. Permanent solutions often require diverting water away from vulnerable areas.

Industrial maintenance for large-area mowing involves specialized, high-capacity equipment designed to maintain expansive commercial, industrial, or manufacturing properties efficiently. These services often cover multi-acre sites, factory perimeters, and high-traffic retail sites, requiring professional crews trained in safety and efficiency.

To get rid of wild hogs, the most effective method is whole-sounder trapping using large corral or drop traps with remote-triggered gates, aimed at catching the entire family group (sounder) at once. Pre-baiting with fermented corn for several days, securing the area with6-foot-high steel fencing, and utilizing professional removal services are highly effective long-term strategies.