Kersten UK News
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
2025: A Year of Institutional Change – Kersten UK Year in Review
As we look back on 2025, it’s clear that this was the year the "Integrated Weed Management" (IWM) roadmap became a reality.
The New Math of Weed Management: Beyond the Litre, Into the "Load"
For decades, the standard metric for weed control was volume: "How many litres of glyphosate did we spray?" But as we enter 2026, that metric is officially obsolete.
The 2026 Roadmap: Redefining Weed Management in the Amenity Sector
The landscape of amenity weed management is undergoing its most radical transformation in decades. 2026 is set to be the year where "business as usual" is no longer an option.
Tracy’s Law: Why Losing the Edge Means Losing the Road
Tracy’s Law states: "If you lose the edge, you lose the road". This law highlights that the stability and longevity of any paved surface is entirely dependent on the structural integrity of its bounda
Saving Our Streets: How to Protect the Government’s £1 Billion Tree Investment
With the government allocating over £1 billion during this parliament to tree planting and forestry, we need to ensure that investment is protected.
Come along to the Integrated Weed Management Practical Skills Day 11th of February 2026
We've partnered with Groundsfest Academy, Parks for London and Lantra to bring you an insightful and practical day on Integrated Weed Management.
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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.