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Pavement weeds are resilient, wild plants, like dandelion, grass, bindweed, and willowherb. They thrive in tight spaces, grow through cracks and can cause many problems for councils if left untreated. Damaged public pathways affect residents, especially wheelchair users, parents with pushchairs and people with visual impairments and physical disabilities. As a result, councils receive complaints […]
The public demand for chemical-free weed control is rapidly growing, with 65% of UK residents in favour of pesticide-free spaces. This is fuelled by academic studies proving the potential health risks, as well as the upcoming glyphosate reapproval deadline in December. Foamstream is the market-leading herbicide-free weed control solution, offering similar results to glyphosate, without […]
What do people think about glyphosate? Glyphosate is the most widely used pesticide in the world. It works by preventing the enzymes required for plant growth and starving the plant. In the UK, it makes up 96% of the active substances used by local authorities, with a total of 21,075kg of glyphosate used in 2020. […]
Vegetation management across artificial pitches and training facilities has become increasingly challenging with the rise of 3G surfaces. Traditional chemical treatments pose significant risks to surrounding turfed areas, while manual or mechanical methods often deliver inconsistent results and require frequent applications. Foamstream provides a transformative alternative, its long-lasting, highly effective treatments, combined with an eco-friendly […]
Glyphosate is the world’s most common herbicide, but evidence shows it has serious health risks for people and animals. Studies show that people with the highest exposure face a 41% increased risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, while research from the Ramazzini Institute has raised concerns around hormone and fertility disruption. The proposed Plant Protection Products Bill […]
From all of us at Weedingtech, thank you for your support throughout 2025. It’s been an outstanding year for us and in this newsletter, we’d like to take a moment to reflect on some of the highlights that made 2025 so fantastic. The evidence is clear In June, the landmark global glyphosate study from the Ramazzini Institute, […]
Why are councils moving towards herbicide-free weeding? In 2025, a landmark study from the Ramazzini Institute confirmed that glyphosate, the herbicide used in most weed killers, can cause rare cancers and disrupt hormones at levels the EU previously deemed safe. However, a recent PAN UK survey found that over half of UK councils still use […]
Weedingtech has announced the launch of its new Foamstream L10H hybrid unit, the smallest, lightest and most affordable machine in its range yet. The L10H aims to further improve access to effective, eco-friendly weed control as the demand for herbicide alternatives continues to rise. The L10H is designed for the convenient transportation and application of […]
As awareness grows around the risks associated with chemical herbicides, more organisations are seeking safe, effective, eco-friendly weed control alternatives for their outdoor spaces. Boiling water is one weeding method rapidly garnering interest. The hot water melts the waxy protective coating of the weed, rupturing its cell structure and causing it to dehydrate. While its […]
Weed control is a crucial part of maintaining public spaces, keeping them safe and accessible for people to enjoy. Up to now, much of that weed removal has been done using herbicides, which usually contain the controversial chemical, glyphosate. In fact, glyphosate makes up at least 90% of the pesticides used in public spaces, according […]