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Bracknell Weed Management Research Update June 2026 - Cover Image
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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? - Cover Image
Sweeping and Integrated Weed Control
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 - Cover Image
Sweeping and Integrated Weed Control
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.

Why the soil is where the fight is won: the real science of hot water weed control - Cover Image
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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.

Kersten UK @ R T Machinery Show 2026 - Cover Image
Shows and Exhibitions
Kersten UK @ R T Machinery Show 2026

Kersten UK are attending the RTM Show 2026!

Kersten UK & Tadmarton Golf Club - Cover Image
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Kersten UK & Tadmarton Golf Club

A dream combination for golf club maintenance, that all equipment sheds will benefit from

The Path of Least Resistance: Why Sweeping is the Secret to Electric Weed Control - Cover Image
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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 - Cover Image
Product Updates
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?

R J Adams Open Day - Cover Image
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R J Adams Open Day

Thursday 4th June 2026 Grove Farm Wytheford Road Shawbury Shrewsbury SY4 4JG

Future-Proof Your Grounds Maintenance: Join Our Free Integrated Weed Management Event - Cover Image
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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.

Front Linkage Kit for Iseki TG Range plus PTO - Cover Image
Tractor Attachments
Front Linkage Kit for Iseki TG Range plus PTO

Upgrading a tractor like the Iseki TG Series with front linkage and a Front Power Take-Off (PTO) essentially transforms it from a "pulling machine" into a multi-functional power platform.

Kersten UK at the Ernest Doe Pro Ground Care Day in Cambridge - Cover Image
Shows and Exhibitions
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 - Cover Image
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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. - Cover Image
Shows and Exhibitions
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

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Sweeping, moss and weed control
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

Mastering Weed Management: Kersten's Integrated Approach to Sustainable Grounds Care
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Mastering Weed Management: Kersten's Integrated Approach to Sustainable Grounds Care

Effective weed management is crucial for maintaining pristine grounds, ensuring safety, and preserving aesthetics. This post explores the evolving landscape of weed control and how Kersten UK provides

2025: A Year of Institutional Change – Kersten UK Year in Review - Cover Image
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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
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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 - Cover Image
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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 - Cover Image
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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