Our new innovative system reduces herbicide and water usage by 60%
With hosepipe bans being enforced in many counties across the country, people are feeling the pinch of summer drought. But one service that all counties require is amenity weed management, and this operation requires water.
As specialist amenity weed management contractors we have addressed the situation of diminishing water supplies by developing a new system of herbicide application that reduces water, chemical and plastic usage.
Helping our council clients
Now more than ever, local councils and housing associations need to be environmentally-savvy, as the public takes notice of weed management on spaces they use and voice their concerns to councils on the herbicides that contractors need to use. After all, no-one likes to live in a weedy city – and herbicide application is the most effective method of control – so using less herbicide is good news for everyone.
The team at Environment Controls have pioneered an innovative amenity weed management system and invested in bespoke (in-house designed) quadbikes and kit, that significantly reduces herbicide and water usage by 60%+ and 65%+ respectively. By only targeting actively growing weeds from equipment that stops chemical spray from drifting, this system benefits everyone – and the environment!
Our head of amenity services says: “Weeds are opportunistic plants that take advantage of disturbed environments, favourable conditions, and lack of competition to grow and reproduce rapidly. Effective weed management involves understanding these factors and implementing strategies to prevent or control their growth. Unchecked weed growth damages infrastructure, leading to costly repairs. Uneven surfaces caused by weeds pose trip hazards, endangering visitors.
As a company we have invested heavily in spraying equipment which is stand alone on the market and we are the only company to use this technology, we have reduced herbicide usage, plastic waste and water usage for our council clients.”
Achieving sustainability goals
Councils and local authorities looking for sustainable amenity weed control that helps them achieve environmental targets can discover more about how they too can achieve these significant reductions by talking to the Amenity team.
Get more information
Contact the team for more information on amenity weed management that looks after the public and the environment: