Hot foam weed control is on the rise, fast gaining traction among eco-conscious organisations around the world. As awareness and education around the devastating impacts of glyphosate grows, organisations, councils and contractors are turning their backs on toxic herbicide products and seeking an environmentally safe weed killer solution. Enter, foam weed control from Weedingtech.
Whether you’re completely new to foam weed control, or you’re familiar with the concept and would like to find out how it could work for your business, in this blog we’ll cover everything you need to know.
Why is demand for herbicide-free weed control rising?
Glyphosate-based herbicides work by preventing the plant from making the essential proteins it needs to grow. The product is usually sprayed onto the weed to kill it - but the real damage it does is much more wide ranging.
Glyphosate products can blow in high winds and transfer to surrounding areas, damaging other plants and habitats and harming wildlife. It also travels in rainwater runoff, entering waterways and posing risks to aquatic animals.
Concerningly, there’s growing bodies of evidence correlating glyphosate-based herbicides to severe human health concerns, including cancers. The Ramazzini Institute’s Global Glyphosate Study shows links between exposure to glyphosate - even at supposedly ‘safe’ levels - and leukemia, skin and liver tumours, and cancers in the thyroid, bone, mammary gland and nervous system.
While a growing number of places in the UK have banned the use of glyphosate, the very real risks it poses demands stronger regulation and swift action.
What is Foamstream and how does it work?
Foamstream is an organic weed control foam, used to tackle weeds and unwanted growth quickly and effectively.
It uses hot water as the ‘active’ ingredient, paired with an organic foam that acts as a thermal blanket over the weed to maintain ‘kill temperatures’ for the necessary length of time to kill or sufficiently damage the weed.
Not only is Foamstream a fast, effective and cost-efficient alternative to chemical herbicides, it’s also safe for use around humans, animals and delicate ecosystems. Our patented foam solution is made from plant oils and sugars, making it completely organic and biodegradable.
With our range of tools and machinery, Foamstream can be sprayed to closely target a precise area. We provide units to mount on a vehicle or easily transport around your site, alongside a range of detachable lances, from a foam applicator for weeds to a nylon scrubbing brush for tough cleaning tasks.
What are the benefits of foam weed control?
Eco-friendly weed removal
Customer demand and purchase decisions are becoming increasingly guided by sustainability and ethical considerations.
Foamstream is tough on weeds but does not c
ompromise human or animal health, and does not make the wider environment and biodiversity collateral damage to weed control. It’s completely safe weed control for sensitive areas like parks, playgrounds and schools.
Year-round efficacy
Foamstream is highly effective, tackling weeds with just two to three treatments per year, and eradicating moss and algae with just one annual treatment.
It gets to work immediately upon application, so unlike herbicides that require soil absorption for the product to work, it cannot be diluted or affected by rain and winds. Its year-round, all-weather efficacy means treatment can be applied whenever, reducing downtime.
Compliant, future-proof solution
As more places crack down on the use of glyphosate, and scientific evidence piles pressure regulatory bodies, Foamstream provides non-chemical weed management that complies with legislation now and into the future.
Cost effective
Foamstream is highly effective, requires fewer treatments than other glyphosate alternatives, and has a low cost of ownership. What’s more, we offer a range of purchase, finance and lease options for our machinery so you can pay for your foam weed control in a way that suits you.
Multi-functional
Not only is Foamstream highly effective against weeds, moss and algae, it also doubles up as a powerful outdoor cleaning agent, making light work of gum, graffiti and grime. We manufacture a range of detachable units to suit your desired cleaning application, from high pressure lances to pavement cleaners.
Where can I use foam weed control?
Foamstream can be used almost anywhere, at any time, including:
- Roadsides and highway maintenance
- Public parks and playgrounds
- Schools and universities
- Weed control for urban areas
- Private land and estates
- Elite sports clubs
Hear from the organisations that have made the move to a cleaner, greener, safer future with Foamstream.
Redefining weed control: How to get started with Foamstream
Ready to switch to herbicide-free, biodegradable weed control solutions?
When you invest in foam weed control, you make a stand against toxic chemical weed killers that damage human and animal health, and destroy the environment. You invest in a future-proof, highly efficient, cost-effective, multi-purpose outdoor management solution.
Start your Foamstream journey today - book a demo to see our foam weed control in action or get in touch with our expert team to discuss your requirements.
