Kersten UK News

Glyphosate, the Shikimate Pathway and Parkinsons - Cover Image
Sweeping and Integrated Weed Control
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.

Case Study; Vacuum Sweeper for John Deere 2026r - Cover Image
Sweeping
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 - Cover Image
Sweeping and Integrated Weed Control
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.

Using Electricity to kill Japanese Knotweed - Cover Image
Sweeping and Integrated Weed Control
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 - Cover Image
Sweeping and Integrated Weed Control
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.

Edinburgh expand Mechanical Weeding to phase out glyphosate - Cover Image
Sweeping and Integrated Weed Control
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 - Cover Image
Sweeping and Integrated Weed Control
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.

Case Study: Kersten Weedbrush mounted to an Iseki TLE - Cover Image
Tractor Attachments
Case Study: Kersten Weedbrush mounted to an Iseki TLE

The Iseki TLE makes light work of clearing moss and weeds with the Kersten UB6080H Weedbrush.

Case Study: Rear Mounted Sweeper for an Iseki TLE compact tractor - Cover Image
Tractor Attachments
Case Study: Rear Mounted Sweeper for an Iseki TLE compact tractor

One solution for mounting a sweeper to your Iseki TLE 3410 and similar models of compact tractor......

The advantages of Thermal Weed Control over Chemicals - Cover Image
Sweeping and Integrated Weed Control
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.

What's wrong with using chemicals to edge paths? - Cover Image
Sweeping and Integrated Weed Control
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.

Case Study: Snow Plough to fit a Kubota EK1-261 Compact Tractor - Cover Image
Winter Maintenance Equipment
Case Study: Snow Plough to fit a Kubota EK1-261 Compact Tractor

The EK1-261 is a brand new model of compact tractor for Kubota, described as the perfect entry level tractor. Here's a perfect snow plough and linkage to go with it.

Coming Soon! A new Electric two wheel tractor from Kersten - Cover Image
Product Updates
Coming Soon! A new Electric two wheel tractor from Kersten

We're very excited to present a milestone in the Kersten range of two wheel tractors. Our first Electric model!

Kersten has developed a range of front linkages for Compact Tractors - Cover Image
Tractor Attachments
Kersten has developed a range of front linkages for Compact Tractors

We are frequently asked for front linkages to suit various popular compact and sub compact tractors on the market. Kersten has a great range to meet the need.

The New Path Master Sweeper delivers Weed Brushing at Scale - Cover Image
Tractor Attachments
The New Path Master Sweeper delivers Weed Brushing at Scale

The weedbrush has always been a fantastic tool. Now we have developed a sweeper capable of delivering the same effect across the full width of your compact Tractor.

Case Study: Sweeper for a Kubota G23/G26 Series and BX Series - Cover Image
Sweeping
Case Study: Sweeper for a Kubota G23/G26 Series and BX Series

The Gubota G23/G26 and BX Series tractors are very popular models, but do not have the oil necessary to run a sweeper effectively. We have a solution.

Why should we sweep a pavement or footway? - Cover Image
Sweeping, moss and weed control
Why should we sweep a pavement or footway?

Sweeping is not just for aesthetics, it allows access, improves air quality, improves water quality and also extends the life of a surface.

3 Reasons why Brushing is Better than Spraying - Cover Image
Sweeping and Integrated Weed Control
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?

Eco Weedkiller Pro 10 excels in a Plant Nursery - Cover Image
Sweeping and Integrated Weed Control
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.

Managing weeds and cleaning in playgrounds with Wet Pour - Cover Image
Sweeping, moss and weed control
Managing weeds and cleaning in playgrounds with Wet Pour

Many Councils are tyring to stop the use of chemicals such as glyphosate in playgrounds. Eco Weedkiller provides a great alternative!