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Pesticides (443)

Lawn Weed

Hi, can anyone identify this weed. It looks like dandelion at first glance but I am sure it isn't. I did think it might be shepherds purse but again on closer inspection I am not so sure. The weed is growing in a newly seeded patch of lawn. I know I

Started by Paul in Pesticides

10 Replies · Reply by Paul Jun 15, 2012

Glyphosate Not So Harmless?

A news item in British Wildlife (April 2012) highlighted growing concern with the over use of glyphosate. Documented impacts included;

• glyphosate resistant weeds
• a build of of pathogens such as fusarium
• entire groups of organisms that don’t exi

Started by Gareth in Pesticides

53 Replies · Reply by David Cox Aug 29, 2014

Japanese Knotweed, Could you identify it?

I've found 2 stands of Japanese Knotweed in new clients gardens over the last couple of weeks. The worrying thing is that both of these clients have had "gardeners" for years, either weekly or bi-weekly visits.

Japanese Knotweed is classified as a con

Started by Claire Brown in Pesticides

34 Replies · Reply by Nick Murray Jul 17, 2013

Recommened pro lawn treatment products

Hi all,

I'm doing my PA1/6 course soon and want to offer a full lawn treatment service, as opposed to just mowing and edging that I do now.

I understand the treatments and timings (occasionally use off the shelf B&Q products the customer buys) and how

Started by Justin Hemming in Pesticides

7 Replies · Reply by Angus Horticulture Jun 22, 2012

Pricing spraying/weedkilling work

Evening all

Just a quick question, I was wondering how you priced weedkilling/spraying work on driveways etc

Like me . . . Time and amount of chemical used?

Or do you price for a minimum of one knapsack sprayer tankfull even if you d

Started by David Strong in Pesticides

2 Replies · Reply by Benjamin O'Neill Sep 1, 2012

If it's so safe then why...

Yesterday I had delivered a shiny new bottle of Roundup Pro Biactive 450. When my brother asked me why I use this one I started to explain all of the great weedkilling aspects as well as the fact that it isn't harmful to humans, animals, waterways et

Started by Neil Bishop in Pesticides

11 Replies · Reply by Neil Bishop Apr 27, 2012

Weed killers

Can anyone recommend an effective weedkiller for patios and paving areas. I have checked the a ALS website but not sure which one to choose? Any help most appreciated. Mike

Started by Mike Palmer in Pesticides

1 Reply · Reply by Richard Thornton Mar 19, 2012

Weed killers

Can anyone recommend an effective weedkiller for patios and paving areas. I have checked the a ALS website but not sure which one to choose? Any help most appreciated. Mike

Started by Mike Palmer in Pesticides

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What's the best knapsack sprayer?

Hi Everyone

I guess i should start by introducing myself! My name is Ross Mckinlay i have been running my business Blackwater Garden Services since Sept 2006. I work in the Colchester area mostly maintenance, domestic and commercial, but some turfing

Started by Ross Stuart Mckinlay in Pesticides

40 Replies · Reply by Lawncare-4u.co.uk Jun 11, 2014

Moles

Got two in one trap today for the first time! Well chuffed!

Started by AndyCharles-EnborneGardeningCo in Pesticides

3 Replies · Reply by Dave Sewell Feb 22, 2012

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'Blanket' Pesticide application on hard surface now illegal

A new HSE Regulatory update confirms blanket spraying of pesticides on hard surfaces is now illegal.

New Label requirements for pesticides that are approved for use of non-porous hard surfaces were issued by the Chemical Regulation Directorate und

Started by Gary RK in Pesticides

9 Replies · Reply by mark thomas Mar 4, 2015

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Certificate of competence in the safe use of pesticides - assessment schedule Pa6

Objective - Candidates will be able to:-

Prepare a hand held pesticide applicator for work, calibrate it and operate it to ensure correct application rate without risk

Started by Phil Voice in Pesticides

0 Replies

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Electrical weed control

"Electrical weed control involves the application of very high voltage, short duration pulses or high voltage ac or dc current directly to the unwanted plants or the use of microwaves or radio frequency waves to destroy unwanted plants and seeds or t

Started by Phil Voice in Pesticides

3 Replies · Reply by Ofer El-hashahar Jan 23, 2012

Clearing 5 acres of brambles...

Hi all,

I have been asked to quote to clear a 5 acre site which contains brambles up to 6 foot high as well as numerous unwanted small trees. They don't want the brambles dug up, just cut down, and then burnt. The trees I can sub out to a local tree

Started by Andrew Baker in Pesticides

11 Replies · Reply by Andy Thorne Dec 8, 2011

Fumigating polytunnels - what do you use?

To my horror, we have run out of nicotine shreds...none left and apparently, the stuff is now banned? So the only thing you can do is spray off…

Biological Control with Encarsia is out at this time of year…any other suggestions?

Started by Richard Boyd in Pesticides

0 Replies

Loads of little grey/black worms in a lawn

Hi everyone

One of my customers next door neighbours has patches all over his lawn of three quarter inch long grey/black worms, they are about 2mm round. There are thousands of them and the birds don't seem to be eating them. They're not leatherjack

Started by Paula Hale in Pesticides

9 Replies · Reply by Paula Hale Oct 20, 2011

Diseased buxus

Hi All

I've planted three buxus domes which all seem to be suffering from the same symptoms. Picture attached and wondering if this is leaf spot or the dreaded blight?

John

Started by John Davies in Pesticides

1 Reply · Reply by John Davies Sep 1, 2011

Japanese Knotweed identification

Hi I'm new to the forum, so apologise if this has been discussed before!

I have a new client, who, 3 weeks ago moved into a barn conversion with new 'landscaped' garden. Whilst looking at the 'lawn' there are patches of what I am sure are new shoots

Started by Richard Thornton in Pesticides

11 Replies · Reply by Richard Thornton Sep 2, 2011

How to treat with honey fungus

is there a chemical control out there for honey fungus? one of my customers has honey fungus in their garden and as its killed shrubs and tree's ive been digging the infected material out including all roots as far as possible. they have an enormous

Started by Matt Brown in Pesticides

5 Replies

Control- Japanese knotweed

Hi,

Any advice for the control or eradication of japanese knot weed would be appreciated. I have a garden to clear and this weed is present. The weed appears to be quite small at this stage.

If I dig it out is there a likelyhood it will regrow? Ar

Started by Colin Bell in Pesticides

30 Replies · Reply by Phil Voice Oct 23, 2011

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