Kersten UK News
The Success of Weed Prevention Strategies
I heard John Moverley talk at the Amenity awareness event with Welsh Water this week. The comments of participants showed the successes that could be gained from thinking about weed prevention.
Kersten at The Sports & Grounds Exhibition
Kersten will be showcasing several new products at the Sports & Grounds Exhibition on 27th -29th of July. See us on Stand 37.
The importance of minimising soil buildup for reducing herbicide use
If we can keep the soil depth no more than a few mm, we can severely restrict the growth of more challenging weeds, such as perennials and invasive plants on hard surfaces.
What does it look like to prevent weeds PROACTIVELY on hard surfaces?
When most people think of alternative weed control methods, they think of reactive approaches, such as foam, hot water, vinegar, burning, and Strimming. We must be more proactive!
Siding out overgrown paths
Kersten UBS Hydro recovering over grown paths
Maintaining synthetic sports surfaces with Kersten sweepers
How can a Kersten machine help to maintain artificial surfaces?
Lambeth Council Introduce Community Weeding Scheme
Lambeth Council are phasing out glyphosate treatment for routine weeding of all Lambeth’s streets from October 2021.
Burning Bunkers and RipaGreen Themal Lances
From a throwaway remark at a Golf Club, to concept validation from a Course Manager. The Ripagreen, a safer 21st century replacement for the paraffin fuelled Sheen Flame Gun.
Weeds and "The Law of Instrument"
Glyphosate has been our hammer, and it's time we opened the toolbox and choose the right tools to look after our surfaces.
Case Study: Sweeper for a John Deere 1550 outfront mower, Kersten KM 15045
A Kersten1.5m ( KM15045 ) PTO driven sweeper fitted to a John Deere 1550 outfront mower to remove mud moss and snow from the road and drive
How to renovate an artificial cricket wicket
We were asked by a local hire company if our Kersten sweeping machines would help reinvigorate a practice wicket.
Case Study: How Path Edging with a Machine can save you Money
We ran a test with Veolia to discover the true saving a Kersten machine can provide for your team!
Case Study: Weedbrush mounted to an Iseki TG
The Iseki TG makes light work of clearing moss and weeds with the Kersten UB6080MH Weedbrush.
How to remove moss from a tennis court
Tennis courts can become very slippery after long periods of neglect. You can quickly revive a surface with a Kersten sweeper
Increased UK Stock
Recent events such as Covid and Brexit have presented many new hurdles to navigate. Increased shipping and paperwork costs together with severe product shortages are among the key challenges.
Case Study: Sweeper for John Deere Out front Mowers
The Kersten KM45 Sweeper is ideal for many sweeping jobs on the John Deere 1400 and 1500 series out front mowers.
Case Study: Front Sweeper for John Deere 3-Series
One solution for mounting a sweeper to your John Deere 3 Series Tractor......
Case Study: Rear Mounted Sweeper to suit the John Deere 2038R
One solution for mounting a sweeper to your John Deere 2 Series tractor.
A new greener way to ship Kersten products
We are moving away from wooden pallets and stocking more inventory in order to increase the speed of supply and reduce our carbon footprint.