Sweeping and Integrated Weed Control
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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
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Here's what we can learn from Europe about Weed Management
In Europe, they have had over a decade of trying pesticide free approaches, and many of their streets look cleaner than ours despite us still having access to pesticides. How can we learn from them?
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Effective Treatment of Crassula Helmsii Using Hot Water
Positive results of hot water treatment of Cassula Helmsii - an invasive aquatic species of succulent plant that grows spreads vigorously in ponds and lakes.
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First Steps Towards Integrated Weed Management
Regional contractor and local council make their first steps towards Integrated Weed Management with Kersten UK.
Weed Control with the Zasso Zap Weeder
A new systemic weedkiller using electricity get to the root of the problem.
How does Integrated Weed Management get less expensive over time?
I was asked on a zoom call to explain why Integrated weed management gets less expensive over time. Here's an example, showing some data from a council in the UK.
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What's new for weed management in 2025.
Over the last 12 months there have been many developments in weed management, and we expect 2025 to be a big year for change.
Bill to Ban Pesticide Use by Public Authorities Introduced in Parliament
Siân Berry, Green MP for Brighton Pavillion; has introduced a Bill to Parliament, which would ban the use of pesticides by public sector authorities.
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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.
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.
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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
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.
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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
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.
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?
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.
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?