The uncertainty and controversy of conventional chemicals used in weed control is only due to intensify in 2017.
Industry professionals are looking for innovative ways to reduce their dependence on traditional herbicides without implicitly pricing themselves out of the market against their competitors in what is a highly competitive sector.
Now, 100% hot water weed control from Cardley Wave offers the only option for those looking for an effective solution that is also efficient and ecological.
“Staff like to use it and public perception is good. We have no complaints from the public. The public see the lads working and note the results which enhances community relationships.” Says William Spence, Executive Manager for Environmental Services at the Shetland Islands Council.
Heating the water to an optimum temperature of 98° ensures the cellular structure of the plant is destroyed by thermal energy at low pressure and absolutely no chemicals or foam additives required.
“Immediate results were great – the hot water almost instantly kills off the above ground vegetation” confirms Gareth Brookfield, Site Manager, RSPB.
As well as the instant results seen, Cardley Wave customers have noted results aren’t dissimilar to chemicals, needing only an average of 3-4 treatments per season.
In addition, the ability to wave goodbye to downtime has proven popular, with all systems being weatherproof, meaning they can be operated in wind and rain and in low temperatures. On top of that, anyone can operate with basic familiarisation training.
Its modern, multipurpose design allows for other areas of application, such as chewing gum and graffiti removal as well as high pressure cleaning, with just a change of the lance.
The Association of Public Service Excellence’s recent report on The Need For Integrated Weed Control summarises:
“Aberdeen City Council have recently implemented a hot water and moss killing strategy after a trial period proved successful. In addition the thermal treatment can also be used for graffiti and gum removal as well as deep cleaning of paved areas there providing a holistic street scene cleaning service.”
