Holiday Parks Management
HPM&GB Iss 21_Holiday Parks Management 22/02/2016 10:46 Page 27
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against weeds! Weeds not only look unsightly and compete with desirable plant species but can break up paving and asphalt, harbour pests, encourage corrosion of metal and rotting of wooden surfaces and, in dry weather become a fire hazard. Some invasive weeds such as Hogweed and Japanese Knotweed can be an environmental hazard and, in the case of Hogweed, cause very unpleasant injuries. In the leisure industry projecting the right image is essential as, when done well, it allows a company to showcase its facility to the best advantage. This would not be case if weeds flourish unchecked and detract from the surroundings. Controlling weed growth around tree bases, along fence lines, around buildings, mobile home and caravan pitches, play areas, pathways and car parks. The best time to control weeds is either to kill them as they emerge at the start of the year, or if established when they are actively growing. Chikara is a pre-emergence herbicide with a high level of residual activity against both annual and perennial broad-leaved weeds. Applications can be made to natural surfaces and permeable surfaces overlying soil such as grave paths and parking areas. Chikara can also be used in established shrub beds. When applied before or during early weed emergence, Chikara is absorbed by shoots
Weeds are often defined by landscapers as plants growing where they are not wanted. However, in the never-ending battle against weeds, groundsmen and landscapers have never had such an effective armoury of chemical weed control options as they have today.
and roots and the weeds will be killed with residual activity against further weed emergence lasting up to five months, with anecdotal evidence suggesting even longer. Where weeds are already established, a glyphosate herbicide such as Trustee Amenity is an ideal choice as with its systemic activity it will enter the aerial parts of the weed and translocate down to the roots to ensure a complete kill of the plant. Glyphosate will kill annual and perennial grasses and most broad-leaved weeds and can be used in a wide range of situations, including tree stump application. However to kill off established weeds and achieve long term residual benefits against new emerging weeds throughout the year, the combination of Chikara and Trustee Amenity can be tank mixed together and applied as a single spray. Both Chikara and Trustee Amenity can be used safely in and around public spaces. For localized weed control, knapsack application is ideal as spray applications can be accurately targeted to specific areas. A wide range of sprayers are available but a recent entry into the market is Evolution, a knapsack that comes with special nozzles that maximize accurate spray application and therefore effective weed control.
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against weeds! Weeds not only look unsightly and compete with desirable plant species but can break up paving and asphalt, harbour pests, encourage corrosion of metal and rotting of wooden surfaces and, in dry weather become a fire hazard. Some invasive weeds such as Hogweed and Japanese Knotweed can be an environmental hazard and, in the case of Hogweed, cause very unpleasant injuries. In the leisure industry projecting the right image is essential as, when done well, it allows a company to showcase its facility to the best advantage. This would not be case if weeds flourish unchecked and detract from the surroundings. Controlling weed growth around tree bases, along fence lines, around buildings, mobile home and caravan pitches, play areas, pathways and car parks. The best time to control weeds is either to kill them as they emerge at the start of the year, or if established when they are actively growing. Chikara is a pre-emergence herbicide with a high level of residual activity against both annual and perennial broad-leaved weeds. Applications can be made to natural surfaces and permeable surfaces overlying soil such as grave paths and parking areas. Chikara can also be used in established shrub beds. When applied before or during early weed emergence, Chikara is absorbed by shoots
Weeds are often defined by landscapers as plants growing where they are not wanted. However, in the never-ending battle against weeds, groundsmen and landscapers have never had such an effective armoury of chemical weed control options as they have today.
and roots and the weeds will be killed with residual activity against further weed emergence lasting up to five months, with anecdotal evidence suggesting even longer. Where weeds are already established, a glyphosate herbicide such as Trustee Amenity is an ideal choice as with its systemic activity it will enter the aerial parts of the weed and translocate down to the roots to ensure a complete kill of the plant. Glyphosate will kill annual and perennial grasses and most broad-leaved weeds and can be used in a wide range of situations, including tree stump application. However to kill off established weeds and achieve long term residual benefits against new emerging weeds throughout the year, the combination of Chikara and Trustee Amenity can be tank mixed together and applied as a single spray. Both Chikara and Trustee Amenity can be used safely in and around public spaces. For localized weed control, knapsack application is ideal as spray applications can be accurately targeted to specific areas. A wide range of sprayers are available but a recent entry into the market is Evolution, a knapsack that comes with special nozzles that maximize accurate spray application and therefore effective weed control.
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