Kersten UK News
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A New Era of Stewardship: Why the Voluntary Initiative's Focus on Amenity is a Game-Changer
Honored to be the first VI Champion in Amenity. This marks a major institutional commitment to moving our sector beyond chemical reliance towards proactive, sustainable Integrated Pest Management.
Kersten UK Launches Integrated Weed Management Specialist Pilot with Vincents
We are partnering with specially selected dealers to ensure you can get the very best help in implementing compliant weed management solutions.
SALTEX 2025: Your Final Stop for a Compliant IWM Strategy (Before the 2026 Shift)
Why visiting the Kersten UK stand is the most important meeting you'll have this year.
The Root of the Problem: Why 100°C+ Water is a Game-Changer for Weed Control
Understanding the science behind effective thermal weeding and how integration maximises results.
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Solving the Pavement Puzzle: Compliant IWM for Areas with Parked Cars
Why a 'Preventative First' approach makes tackling weeds on car-lined pavements faster, cheaper, and safer.
The Root of the Problem: A Guide to Solving Weedy Streets
The council has a duty under the Environmental protection act 1990 to keep clean public highways for which they are responsible.
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Beyond the Vicious Cycle: A Data-Driven Case for Proactive Surface Management
This data-driven post makes the case for proactive surface management, showing how a shift in strategy can reduce long-term liabilities, and deliver better public spaces.
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From Policy to Pavement: A Practical Guide to Integrated Weed Management for Councils
This is your council's essential roadmap for turning the 2025 National Action Plan into a compliant, effective, and respected public space strategy.
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A Turning Tide: Reflections on the Amenity Forum Conference
This year's Amenity Forum Conference felt like a real turning point, highlighting our industry's progress and a welcome shift towards a broader vision of integrated management.
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Here's what we can learn from Europe about Weed Management
In Europe, they have had over a decade of trying pesticide free approaches, and many of their streets look cleaner than ours despite us still having access to pesticides. How can we learn from them?
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.
Case Study: Sweeper for Kubota BX2350
Kubota BX2350 Compact tractor is a popular versatile model for contractors and sites.
Effective Winter maintenance Planning
Preparing for winter isn't always as easy as getting out the plough or spreader, a plan goes a long way in reducing the impact of poor weather.
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.
Reducing Musculoskeletal Disorders (MSD's) with the correct Equipment
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) include injuries and conditions that can affect the back, joints and limbs. Kersten offer a wide range of tools to help employers to reduce the risks of MSDs.
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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.
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Case Study; Vacuum Sweeper for John Deere 2026r
Struggle with leaf collection due to the size of a sweeper collector? Or the cost of an all in one unit? This might help!
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.