Kersten UK News
Integrated weed management is a sequence, not a menu.
APSE's new survey of councils shows a sector that genuinely wants to use less glyphosate, and is frustrated that alternatives keep falling short. Look closely at the results, though, and they point to
The glyphosate debate is asking the wrong question: lessons from Sheffield
With glyphosate's current approval in Great Britain running until 15 December while HSE considers renewal, the debate is louder than ever. But it is still mostly framed as glyphosate against the alter
Beyond potholes, and beneath them: why the humble pavement is a political winner
Ask the public what would most show their council is getting the basics right, and the answer, after potholes, is not a new bypass or a shiny bus. It is a decent pavement.
"Don't walk here": what our streets tell people, and why culture follows the street
Every street sends a message about who it is for. Too many of ours say "don't walk here". Lessons from Amsterdam and Tokyo.
Keeping the water out: what ALARM 2026 tells us about prevention at the kerb
The backlog of local road repairs in England and Wales has reached a record £18.62 billion, despite the biggest rise in highway maintenance budgets in the survey's history.
Mechanical Weeding: Old school, or ahead of its time?
Old school, or ahead of its time? What the HortWeek data really says about mechanical weeding. Read closely, HortWeek's new survey of UK councils is good news for glyphosate alternatives
Stopping weeds before they start: what heat does to weed seeds
Thermal weeding does more than kill the weeds you can see. Used well, it also kills many of the seeds lying on or just below the surface
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Join Our New Monthly Integrated Weed Management Workshops
Hands-on training at Kersten UK, Pierces Farm — first Wednesday of every month
Glyphosate resistance has reached the UK.
Glyphosate resistance has reached the UK. The new amenity guidelines point to prevention as WRAG and the Amenity Forum produce new guidance.
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The Kick Test
A five-second check with the toe of your boot decides whether a surface costs £10 or £150 a square metre to put right
Introducing the Iska Hybrid Pro
Hot Air Weed Control and a Blower in One Machine
Rethinking Our Streets: Announcing the Launch of "The Weeds Are Not the Problem
Today marks the exciting launch of a groundbreaking new book, The Weeds Are Not the Problem: Detritus, Succession, and the Hidden Cost of Reactive Maintenance, by Sean Faulkner.
Bracknell Weed Management Research Update June 2026
Six months into the Bracknell Integrated Weed Management Trial, the first pesticide application data is in. Mechanical extraction before spraying reduced active substance use by 49%. Here is what the
Is your non-chemical weed control programme summer-proof?
Servicing for thermal weeding machines of any make, trade-in valuations, and a full range with no proprietary consumables. Keep your NAP 2025 programme running.
Why the glyphosate debate keeps failing, and how East Staffordshire reframed it
Citizens' Jury On the Use of Glyphosate on East Staffordshire Borough Council Owned Land - Decisions made, and the process was a great success.
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Why the soil is where the fight is won: the real science of hot water weed control
Soil stores up to 2,000 times more heat energy than air. Here is why that makes above-ground dwell time largely irrelevant - and what actually determines whether hot water weed control works.
The Path of Least Resistance: Why Sweeping is the Secret to Electric Weed Control
Electricity; "Does it actually kill the root?" The short answer is yes. The longer, much more important answer is: It depends entirely on what the weed is sitting in.
Introducing the Ultimate Cleaning Upgrade: The Eco Weedkiller Ozone Feature
You already know and trust the Eco Weedkiller for providing top-tier, environmentally friendly hot water weed control. But what if your multi-function device could do even more?
Future-Proof Your Grounds Maintenance: Join Our Free Integrated Weed Management Event
Whether you are a grounds manager, contractor, or local authority representative, this is your opportunity to see the future of chemical-free weed control in action.
The "25mm Rule": Time & Depth Determine Weed Control Success
For years, UK councils have been caught in a frustrating loop: trialling "non-chemical" weed control methods, seeing them "fail" to kill established weeds, and then reverting to chemical spraying. But