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Kurtail would work i imagine. same active ingredient
I use a low (about 1/2 reg dose) glypho without any problems with fuzziness. Marking out running tracks last month, they will remain visible till about august /
september.
I remember using creosote...... lovely smell. We later went onto glyphosate with no problems and clear sharp lines. We had to move the lines slightly each year or we developed large cracks along the lines which had to be filled with topsoil.
Hi Mike,
We have an alternative product to Finale or Harvest called Whippet, as mentioned above it is the same active as other glufosinate based brands.
http://www.agrigem.co.uk/whippet-10l.html
The link above is for the 10L, but it also comes in a 500ml container too.
Let me know if you want any more information.
Cheers Ollie
www.agrigem.co.uk
Hi,
I may be wrong but I thought that there was particular guidance on what you could mix with white lines and that it needed to be approved for use on sports turf. I found this in the FA handbook link below....it may well be that it is just FA guidelines but even so it's a useful guide for best practice. Click on below and it will download the document for you as a PDF
The FA Guide To PiTch And GoAlPosT dimensions
Until The Food and Environment Protection Act, 1985 (FEPA) was introduced many groundsmen and club members used various herbicides mixed in with whitening compounds to keep the lines in longer and more visible during the winter playing season.
It is, however, only permissible to use a herbicide which is approved for use on sports turf, and this is likely to be a total herbicide. COSHH and Risk Assessment must be carried out prior to any application.
A further governing factor is that the user must have obtained his/her Certifi cate of Competence in Use of Pesticides (PAl, PA2A or PA6A). Any herbicide product for line marking must be used within the conditions of approval granted under The Control of Pesticide Regulations, 1986 (COPR), and as outlined on the product label.
There should be no risk to players by contact or transfer of the active herbicide to any part of the body.The addition of herbicides to whitening materials is not a recommended practice unless carried out by a competent, certificated person.
Creosote is another compound used in the past to mark and reinforce line markings but it is not approved for use on sports turf under COPR. Its use is therefore not recommended under any circumstances.
The use of Hydrated Lime, herbicide additives and creosote can result in serious injury to players, which can ultimately lead to actions against both clubs or individuals.
Play safe – use only safe and approved compounds that are currently available on the market. Do not use old compounds.
USEFUL CONTACTS
• Institute of Groundsmanship (Training Courses) Tel: 01908 312511 www.iog.org
• British Agrochemical Association (Code of Practice) Tel: 01733 349225
• Health & Safety Executive. Tel: Info line 0541 545500
• HSE Books Tel: 01787 881165
• Sports Council (Health & Safety Guidance Notes) Tel: 020 7388 1277
Cheers Louise
www.progreen.co.uk