WEED CONTROL
National organisation Complete Weed Control , who were established in 1972 and have been providing specialist services to the Welsh resort since 1993 , supported the venue in the run up to and during the competition .
In preparation for the arrival of the teams and spectators , Complete Weed Control were involved in the application of selective herbicide , soluble fertilizer and iron to both fairways and the rough using state of their specially developed sprayers . Moss treatment to car parks and hard surfaces were also a part of the preparations to ensure that everything met Jim ’ s high standards .
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Our combination of experience , knowledge and industry knowhow alongside our investment in people and machinery allows us to deliver to the very high standards of such prestigious customers .
The application specialists , who have incorporated innovative technology to improve efficiency and productivity , also applied herbicide to hard surfaces around the entire resort including using their state-of-the-art Weed IT machines to automatically spot-treat all buggy paths . Weed IT , exclusive to Complete Weed Control , uses technology to identify weeds and sprays only where required , reducing the volume of herbicide consumed by typically 60-80 %.
Invasive weed control was also a significant part of the operation species such as of giant hogweed , Himalayan balsam and Japanese knotweed were dealt with utilising their Argocat , fitted with a 300 litre tank and two Hypro XT boomless nozzles in difficult to access areas where traditional machinery could not operate . In addition to the land-based applications , Complete Weed Control delivered aquatic weed control , deploying their Reedman boat to cut and harvest weeds from the extensive water features of the resort .
The 2010 Ryder Cup has left a legacy at the venue and , more than a decade on , the course remains known for its extremely high standards . The conditions on the Twenty Ten course are arguably better today than they were during the competition as Complete Weed Control , alongside Jim ’ s resident grounds team has implemented innovation and change to maintain and improve playing conditions . Since 2016 for example , boom applications have been made utilising a Jacobson GPS sprayer that forms part of the ongoing investment that Complete Weed Control have made to ensure the best possible service delivery to their clients .
Alan Abel , south and central Wales manager for Complete Weed Control said : “ Our combination of experience , knowledge and industry knowhow alongside our investment in people and machinery allows us to deliver to the very high standards of such prestigious customers . Added to this , our organisation invests heavily in research and development which allows us to make up to date , informed decisions whether treating sports pitches , pavements , recreational areas , commercial facilities or invasive weeds .”
www . completeweedcontrol . co . uk
GroundskeepingJournal . co . uk | March 2022
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