A ban on glyphosate is being discussed in many countries, as the pesticide has long been suspected of being harmful to the environment and health. In Germany, too, many local authorities are already voluntarily abandoning its use in the interests of their citizens
However, this does not mean that we now have to let our pavements be infested by wild herbs. As a sensible alternative to spraying agents, we offer suitable equipment for mechanical Weed removal.
Moss and weed removal on large areas
For the large-scale treatment of even paved areas, the most important criterion is area performance. Thanks to its robust polyamide brush, the agria 7100 equipped with a moss brush can work on large areas overgrown with moss or weeds in a short time, while also protecting the paving.
Weed sweepers as single-purpose and implements
When working on the edges of houses and kerbs, it is important that the bristles can easily grasp the weeds in the edges. A Weed sweeper should therefore be as flexible as possible in terms of working angle and working height. These tasks are the specialty of the agria 8100 as a single-purpose device and the WK 70 Weed brush as an Implement attachment. The agria 8100 has the particular advantage that the Brush can be used on both the right and left side of the device.
The Weed sweeper B 100 is suitable for particularly thorough and large-area weed removal. Mounted on universal machines such as the agria 3400 or agria 5900 Bison/Taifun, agria 5900 Cyclone, it can also cover large areas in no time at all thanks to its two Wire brushes.
Processing water-bound paths
Weed removal on water-bound paths or sports fields and playgrounds requires a completely different type of processing. The rotating working tools of the Surface conditioners W 90 and W 100 for agria universal machines penetrate the soil, loosen the weeds together with their roots and thus restore water permeability.
Clear advantages of mechanical Weed removal
The advantages of mechanical Weed removal are obvious: in addition to the visible results immediately after use, there is no need to use harmful herbicides - which is good for the environment.
- Hazard prevention: The trip-free use of paths and squares, even by small children or people with disabilities, must be ensured by local authorities. Other points are the prevention of allergies and ensuring water drainage on paths and squares.
- Surface maintenance: Plants with deep roots damage the paving and prepare the ground for other weeds.
- Aesthetic aspect: For many, well-kept paths and squares are part of the image of a clean city.
Practical tip:
Dealing with weeds should already be taken into account when laying out areas. Above all, however, the intended intensity of maintenance or the degree of weed infestation must be planned for the respective areas. This is the basis for personnel deployment and machine requirements.
Insert of herbicides?
Due to the complicated legal situation and strict water protection requirements, it is becoming increasingly difficult to use herbicides to remove weeds. This is also reflected in the concerns and fears of the population.
Conclusion
Effective herbicides with the active ingredient glyphosate are only suitable for removing weeds in rare cases.
See our Weed sweepers for yourself and arrange a demonstration at your sitetoday.
