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Speedwell

Posted by Mike Pearce on April 23, 2017 at 3:50pm in Pesticides

Hi all, noticing a bit of an increase of Speedwell in the gardens. I know it can be difficult to shift and have had a recomendation of Crossbar. Has anyone on here used it? Any good? Is it safe to use in gardens with regards to pets & kids?  

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    Andrew Watts April 23, 2017 at 5:26pm

    Crossbar / Holster (same product) is good. As is Greenor / Interfix. As for safety, its amenity approved, read label, apply correctly and advise clients appropriate times for children and pets to stay off. May require 2nd, but beware dry weather though.

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    Busy Bee Garden Services Limited April 23, 2017 at 6:14pm
    Agree with holster and also interfix seemed to clear it up well, we find the gardens in Guildford seem prone to it!
  • Mike Pearce April 24, 2017 at 2:42pm

    Thanks for the responses and other recommendations, much appreciated. Looking online at the product labels, it seems the usual conditions apply regarding livestock being kept off for two weeks. 

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    Progreen Weed Control April 24, 2017 at 3:58pm

    Hi Mike,

    Polax for smallish garden or Praxys for larger areas - modern mix of three active ingredients. Excellent on speedwell..amenity approval. Safe for kids and animals once dry....but keep off for as long as possible to let it go to work...

    https://www.progreen.co.uk/praxys-2-l

    Richard@Progreen

    Praxys 2L | Selective weed killer | Dandelion | Progreen - ProGreen
    Professional systemic weedkiller for weeds in lawns & amenity turf - Kills down to the roots incl. dandelion, clover buttercups & daisy - Fast UK del…
    • Mike Pearce > Progreen Weed Control April 24, 2017 at 7:09pm
      Thanks Richard, much appreciated.
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    Andrew Watts April 24, 2017 at 9:41pm

    Just to clarify, the livestock / 2 weeks condition is for grazing animals.

    • Lawncare-4u.co.uk > Andrew Watts May 30, 2020 at 10:12am

      Thanks Andrew. I have a client asking about Praxys now.   I presumed as no pet warnings anywhere on info labels it is safe once dry.   Good to know. 

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