WEED CONTROL
Safe Weed Control by name and nature for NZ contractors thanks to Foamstream
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A hazards associated with glyphosate continues to grow across the globe , it is unsurprising that the number of commercial organisations switching to non-herbicidal weed control is on the rise . Safe Weed Control , based on the outskirts of Auckland in New Zealand , was established to service vegetation clearance for a range of clients including those in environmentally sensitive areas , which they tackle with ease thanks to Foamstream .
Owner of Safe Weed Control Matt Kirby was first introduced to Foamstream through his father , who was an early adopter of the technology , available from Weedingtech . “ I established Safe Weed Control four years ago after spotting a gap in the New Zealand market for clients who don ’ t want to be using chemical herbicides but aren ’ t necessarily sizeable enough to invest in their own Foamstream equipment ” he explains . “ It was the simplicity and effectiveness of the system really appealed to me .”
Foamstream kills unwanted vegetation including weeds , moss and algae using the precise application of hot water insulated by a biodegradable , organic , plantbased foam . Delivered via a range of patented machinery , the retained heat from the water penetrates the plant through the leaves and travels down the root , killing the weeds quickly and safely .
“ We have an L12 and M1200 unit
Foamstream kills unwanted vegetation including weeds , moss and algae using the precise application of hot water insulated by a biodegradable , organic , plant-based foam .
which we use on all of our jobs – everything from roads and verges , to boat ramps and retirement villages ! The vast majority of our workload is in playgrounds and Foamstream is absolutely ideal for this purpose , preserving the aesthetic of the area with no harmful chemicals which children can potentially ingest .”
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As well as killing the plant , Foamstream also sterilises surrounding seeds and spores , reducing future regrowth which results in fewer treatment cycles per year compared to other nonherbicidal methods of weed control such as burning or steam . “ We get fantastic results with this system , in all environments – including sensitive areas – and in all weathers , which is another major plus on the Foamstream system .”
Matt continues , “ In addition , the technical team at Weedingtech have always gone above and beyond . Despite the time difference , someone will tend to make themselves available and provide patient , knowledgeable and methodical advice when we ’ ve needed it .” www . weedingtech . com
98 GroundskeepingJournal . co . uk | September / October 2023