Wipe Out
for Weeds
Consider the alternative to spraying weeds
and you could be looking at a fast and
far more cost-effective method of wiping
them out. The concept of weedwiping was
developed in New Zealand in the 1970’s and
it offers a controlled method of targeting
weeds. A weedkiller chemical is coated onto
a carpet roller which is wiped across the
weeds, applying chemical to the underside
of the leaf. It’s an ideal method for paddock,
pasture and turfcare, using much less
chemical than spraying and, as it targets the
vulnerable undersidepart of the weed leaf, it
hits it where it hurts without killing grass or
clover. The Wessex Weedwiper attaches to a
standard ball hitch on an ATV, UTV or 4 x 4
and comprises a unique roller carpet mounted
on a sturdy mainframe. There’s a large wheel
at each end, one of which drives the roller
rotation and the roller runs in the opposite
direction to the travel of the Rotowiper to
allow thorough coating of the underside of
the leaf. The machine is height adjustable
to ensure all weed types and growth stages
are catered for. A reliable pump transfers
chemical from the tank to the carpet, coating
it evenly and thoroughly to ensure the weed
receives the right amount of lethal chemical.
To see the flow of chemical being applied to
the carpet roller Wessex recommend adding
a small amount of foam, such as Deva foam,
to the chemical tank, allowing the operator a
visual aid to regulate the amount of chemical
being applied. More chemical is added by a
simple switch controlled by the operator from
the seat of the towing vehicle. The Wessex
Rotowiper is available in a 2.4m width and
can be used on any vehicle with a tow hitch.
Wessex International 01264 345870
www.wessexintl.com