SMART AMENITY WEED MANAGEMENT SERVICES

Herbicide spraying that only targets visible actively growing weeds.

Cost effective and sustainable hard surface and municipal highways weed control for Local Authorities, Housing Associations, and property and facilities management companies.

Why does BASIS and Amenity assured count?
What does BASIS membership cover?
Get expert advice and actionable plans – IWM Consultancy
Helping you to maintain open and green spaces
Make budgeting easier with our Multi sports pitch contract

Page last reviewed 14.10.2025

Prioritising council’s need for sustainable and cost-efficient amenity weed control

We know that government legislation demands more sustainable and cost effective amenity weed management from local authorities. Read a list of common questions asked here. Which is why our in-house BASIS Advisor developed a unique system and chemical mix that is delivered by bespoke designed quadbikes and ultra low-volume hand held units proven in reducing herbicide usage by over 60% and water usage by over 65%.

Our new quadbikes provide full control of independent sprayer nozzles ensuring a targeted approach to weed control and conform to all current and forthcoming legislation. Tech on-board provides full GPS tracking with snail trail reports of areas treated. High daily outputs means contracts are completed on time with significantly reduced and minimal herbicide usage. And our team of operatives are highly trained and qualified to get the job done.

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

Why does BASIS and Amenity Assured count?

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.

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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: