Sweeping and Integrated Weed Control
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How does Integrated Weed Management get less expensive over time?
I was asked on a zoom call to explain why Integrated weed management gets less expensive over time. Here's an example, showing some data from a council in the UK.
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What's new for weed management in 2025.
Over the last 12 months there have been many developments in weed management, and we expect 2025 to be a big year for change.
Bill to Ban Pesticide Use by Public Authorities Introduced in Parliament
Siân Berry, Green MP for Brighton Pavillion; has introduced a Bill to Parliament, which would ban the use of pesticides by public sector authorities.
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Glyphosate, the Shikimate Pathway and Parkinsons
The shikimate pathway is a metabolic pathway used by bacteria, archaea, fungi, algae, some protozoans, and plants for the biosynthesis of folates and aromatic amino acids.
Treating Weeds in Hard Surfaces and Soil with Electricity
Different electric weeding technology works in different ways. Here's a breakdown of what works well where and why.
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Using Electricity to kill Japanese Knotweed
Invasive plants such as Japanese Knotweed have previously been difficult to treat without chemicals. Now we have proven solutions using electricity, which can be just as effective as herbicides.
Using Electricity to Manage Giant Hogweed
Invasive plants such as Giant Hogweed have previously been difficult to treat without chemicals. Now we have proven solutions using electricity, which can be just as effective as herbicides.
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Edinburgh expand Mechanical Weeding to phase out glyphosate
Several years ago now, we supplied some weed brushes to Edinburgh Council to help them begin reducing their use of glyphosate. Now they are looking to phase out the pesticide altogether.
Case Study: Why Cambridge City Council's Herbicide Reduction Plan will work
Cambridge City Council recently commited to a new Herbicide Reduction Plan. Here's what makes it different and why this plan is likely to succeed.
The advantages of Thermal Weed Control over Chemicals
Many people are looking at thermal weed control as a possible replacement to chemical pesticides. Here's what you should know.
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What's wrong with using chemicals to edge paths?
Chemical edging is a fairly common practice in the UK. We have a law preventing blanket spraying of herbicides on hard surfaces, which I would like to suggest this practice contradicts.
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3 Reasons why Brushing is Better than Spraying
For many years now, spraying has been the go-to method for managing weeds on footpaths? But is this method fit for purpose?
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Eco Weedkiller Pro 10 excels in a Plant Nursery
A Plant Nursery has a multitude of jobs, where the Eco Weedkiller devices shine. From Weedkilling to cleaning glass - the eco weedkiller Pro 10 is a great choice.
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Rejuvo Choose the Kersten UBS - A Perfect Partner for Path Edging
Rejuvo reclaim, strengthen and maintain pavements and footpaths to prolong their use. Something we encourage very strongly. They have been using Kersten equipment for edging footpaths.
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For want of a nail the shoe was lost
The famous poem, has such truth when it comes to maintenance. We spend Millions on recovery projects from flooding, yet maintenance is neglected.
Hull City Council - Love Your Neighbourhood Scheme
After launching in March this year, over 100 streets across Hull have now been transformed thanks to the Love Your Neighbourhood tidy-up project
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How to create an Integrated Weed Managemet Plan
Many Councils are moving away from using Chemicals to manage weeds. Failing to plan, is planning to fail. So how can councils give themselves the best chance of success?
How to avoid an inspection from an HSE Pesticide Enforcement Officer
At the recent Amenity forum conference, I sat through three back to back presentations on pesticide regulations and ways to ensure you comply.