Kersten UK News
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.
Chemical vs Integrated Weed Management
The best time to implement an Integrated Weed Management strategy was when the infrasructure was built. The second best time is now!
Why do we need to do more than spray weedkiller on Kerb edges?
From low-speed traffic management to erosion prevention on high-speed roads, kerbs play a vital role. However, the effectiveness of a kerb can be compromised when hidden.
Amenity Forum Conference 2023
We are exhibiting at the Amenity Forum Conference 2023 on the 12th October 2023 at the British Motor Museum, Gaydon, Warwickshire.
A Guide to Selecting Low-Litter Shrubs for Cleaner Outdoor Spaces
By carefully selecting shrubs that drop fewer leaves, you can significantly reduce the amount of debris on hard surfaces and even minimize weed growth.
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Harnessing the Power of Ground Cover Plants: The Benefits for Weed Management
While traditional approaches such as manual weeding or chemical herbicides have been widely used, an environmentally friendly and sustainable alternative exists—ground cover plants.
Using the Eco Weedkiller in Urban Areas
The Eco Weedkiller Pro SP 3 can be combined with an electric trolly to create a very mobile machine that can access pavements to kill weeds beween the cars and the kerb edge.
Comparison between a traditional burner and our Ripagreen range
When it comes to comparing and choosing a weed control method that does not use phytosanitary products, there is a wide choice of equipment. There are steam, foam, infrared and burner thermal weeders.
Weed Management: Strategies for a Thriving Landscape
Weeds pose a significant challenge for landscapes, whether it's a sprawling park, a golf course, or a business complex.
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Is Zero Chemicals the Solution?
I have been asked to be on a Panel at SAGE discussing the topic "Is Zero Chemicals the Solution?" Here are some initial thoughts.
Managing Weeds in a plant nursery without Chemicals
Plant Nurseries face some unique challenges when controlling weeds, such as what to do in the flower pots and on the mypex or other weed fabric. We have a great solution from Eco Weedkiller.
A focus on EcoWeedKiller
It’s really just water! The plants are treated with boiling hot water and that does the trick!
Weed control in orchards and vineyards
Weeding in between rows of crops with Ripagreen Thermal Lance
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Why use hot water to kill weeds?
Looking for a truly environmentally friendly weedkiller? We have a fantastic solution in the form of Hot Water weed control products from Eco Weedkiller in Finland.
The new Environmental Improvement Plan 2023
This month saw the publication of the government’s new Environmental Improvement Plan 2023. The document considers ten environmental goals as follows:
Weeding in Cemeteries without using Chemical Pesticides
Weed control in areas such as cemeteries can be more complex than it seems. We can encounter different types of obstacles, restricted spaces or legal constraints.
Eco Weedkiller Hot Water Weed Control Products
Kersten UK has been appointed as the UK distributor for Eco Weedkiller - Hot Water weed control Products.
The Humble Beginnings of a Weed and How to Avoid Them
Hard surfaces are inhospitable environments for a weed, so how exactly do they get established there and what can be done to prevent it?