Kersten UK News
Kersten UK at the Ernest Doe Pro Ground Care Day in Cambridge
Kersten UK at the Ernest Doe Pro Ground Care Day in Cambridge on 15th July at St John College Sports Ground (CB3 9AA).with Sweepers and artificial surface maintenance equipment.
Ripagreen Thermal Lance: The Ideal Solution for Chemical-Free Weed Control in Churchyards
Maintaining a pristine appearance of churchyards & other sensitive historical sites requires effective yet gentle weed control. Discover how the Ripagreen Thermal lance offers a safe, & efficient answ
Kersten equipment Play Day, June 4th 2026, Shawbury. SY4 4JG.
R J Adams are having a day where you can come come to see and use Kersten Facilities maintenance equipment. assist in solving weed control problems, Parks, Tennis Courts, Schools, Highways etc
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.
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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.
An Overview to Thermal Weed Treatments
The demand for thermal weed control has increased alongside public pressure and tighter rules and regulations around the use of synthetic chemical weed killers, but there are stand alone benefits
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.