SMART AMENITY WEED MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Herbicide spraying that only targets visible actively growing weeds – proven to reduce chemicals and water by over 60%. Cost effective and sustainable hard surface and municipal highways weed control for Local Authorities, Housing Associations, and property and facilities management companies.

What is Amenity Weed Management and what should you look for in a contractor?

Prioritising council’s need for sustainable and cost-efficient amenity weed control is what we specialise in. We know what Councils want and need – and it’s increasingly demanding for them to achieve a high % of visible weed control across the county – within budget and within sustainability targets. Because after all – no-one wants a weedy city, and no council wants public complaints!

Government legislation demands more sustainable and amenity weed management from local authorities – but with zero reduction of effectiveness. You should be looking for a contractor that is BASIS and Amenity Assured and can deliver services that help councils and local authorities meet (and exceed) these challenges.

Read a list of common questions that councils ask here.

How do we reduce chemical and water usage by more than 60%?

And why is this important?

Our bespoke built quadbikes use a specific chemical mix that is delivered via independent sprayer nozzles, and shields eliminate drift and ensuring a targeted approach to hard surface weed control. This means we can use significantly less chemicals than other contractors who simply adopt a ‘blanket’ spray approach.

In fact – this new tech and method is proven to reduce herbicide usage by over 60% and water usage by over 65% which we’ve achieved that on all our amenity contracts – and we can do the same for you.

Tech on-board provides full GPS tracking with snail trail reports of areas treated. High daily outputs means contracts are always completed on time and within budget. Our team of operatives are highly trained in-house and qualified to the highest industry standards.

See how we helped Erewash Borough Council with urban weed management and Gwynedd County Council

The rear ens of a quadbike used for herbicide application on amenity weed management contracts

Why is being BASIS & Amenity Assured important?

Choosing a contractor with BASIS membership and on the Amenity Assured scheme, is important for councils because it verifies the contractor’s competence, commitment to best practices, and legal compliance. This helps to minimise liability, ensure the safety of the public and environment, and deliver high-quality, professional weed management services.

As a BASIS registered company and member of the Amenity Forum we are constantly updating our best practices in the use of herbicide choices. We use elective chemicals in amenity areas recommended via an agronomy report by our in-house BASIS specialist advisor Darren Greatbatch.

What does BASIS membership cover?

Demonstrates competence and training: BASIS membership requires amenity advisers and sprayer operators to complete formal training and pass certification exams. This confirms they have the necessary knowledge and skills for professional weed control.
Guarantees up-to-date knowledge: Members of BASIS registers must participate in annual continuing professional development (CPD). This ensures they remain aware of the latest techniques, products, and legal obligations in the evolving field of weed management.
Ensures best practices: Contractors must adhere to industry-leading standards that often exceed minimum legal requirements. This includes performing comprehensive risk assessments, correctly handling pesticides, maintaining equipment, and implementing integrated weed management strategies.
Demonstrates commitment to the public
- Increased public confidence: Specifying a BASIS-registered contractor shows the public that the council is dedicated to using the highest possible standards and best practices for managing public spaces.
- Ethical sourcing: The use of certified contractors ensures that amenity work, particularly in sensitive public areas like parks and sports grounds, is conducted by qualified and responsible professionals.

Get expert advice and actionable plans – IWM consultancy

Environment Controls offers a Consultancy Service that provides a bespoke weed management strategy for the year, based on your goals and requirements to deliver a considered weed management programme designed to keep expenditure levels down.

New government directives enforcing Local Authorities to evidence an amenity weed management strategy that is compliant with current legislation and environmentally sustainable.
Home buyers and residents will expect to see a legacy of improvement when it comes to the council keeping their environment weed free.
Commercial businesses seek options that meet their biodiversity goals.

WHAT’S INCLUDED?

You’ll be given a series of structured questions designed to determine your exact weed control requirements
Followed by a consult call with our Specialist Advisory team to discuss the findings.
You’ll then receive your bespoke IWM plan with full advice on recommended actions and implementation or, if you prefer, we can quote to provide the services.

ENQUIRE ABOUT IWM CONSULTANCY

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protecting people and the environment

Safe Practice FAQS

HELPING YOU TO MAINTAIN OPEN & GREEN SPACES

Our amenity weed control services are geared for property managers and facilities companies that are required to keep property and associated green spaces looking their best.

We work with property management companies to ensure that they meet the expectations of residents and residential managers. As their approved contractor we control invasive weeds on land that is under their management. The Resident’s Management Company (RMC) approves the costs for such services to be included in the Service Charge budget so it is important they can rely on a highly experienced firm such as Environment Controls.

MAKE BUDGETING EASIER WITH OUR MULTI SPORTS PITCH CONTRACT

We have found the most cost effective solution is to have multiple grounds treated in one day and we can offer a fixed price to help with budgeting. We also provide specialist control treatments for moss and algae on Multi Use Games Areas (MUGA) and hard surface sports areas such as tennis courts. ideal for seasonal treatment of sports grounds such: