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Remedial work at the SWALEC Stadium
4 Days ago by: Vic Demain
"Fair play to the bloke, shame about that flooding down there ..."
Remedial work at the SWALEC Stadium
4 Days ago by: madgeorge
"An amassing task Keith. You must be congratulated in taking ..."
Saracens handed pitch boost
1 Week ago by: TURFINATOR
"If you want someone to hang themselves all you need do is le ..."
Harrogate 2012
2 Weeks ago by: Leeboy
"I'm not doubting it was a decent show Richard, my point was ..."
Harrogate 2012
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"Not sure I agree with you Lee, in around 20 years of exhibit ..."
New Improved InjectorDos for easier dispatch of Japanese Knotweed
29 Jun 2011 -
Industry -
Dr Terry Mabbett
‘Death by lethal injection’ awaits weeds with the new improved InjectorDos from Micron Sprayers, a pesticide applicator specifically designed for the direct introduction of herbicide into hollow-stem weeds of which Japanese Knotweed (JKW) remains the most widespread and damaging.
Safe application solution for weeds with a difference
27 May 2011 -
Industry -
Dr Terry Mabbett
Tall weeds present big problems for arable and horticultural crops, pasture and amenity grass swards and wild flowers. They establish themselves at the expense of other plants by reducing and depriving them of light which is necessary for the crops to thrive.
Micron Sprayers tackle Notorious Weeds
11 Feb 2011 -
Industry -
Dr Terry Mabbett
Two light-weight applicators to control five heavy-weight weeds Five plant species are defined as ‘Injurious Weeds’ under The Weeds Act of 1959 although a handful of otherwise notorious weeds are conspicuous by their absence.
Last chance to wipe out ragwort
6 Sep 2010 -
Industry -
Dr Terry Mabbett
Ragwort is a resilient weed. A deep strong taproot and prolific seed production ensures continuity of weed plants at both stages of development (first year vegetative and second year flowering) for this biennial species into the following year.
Multi-task bracken control from Micron Sprayers
31 Aug 2010 -
Industry -
Dr Terry Mabbett
Invasive weeds are an increasing problem in the UK sectors. The majority are alien but the most widespread damaging weed in agriculture, forestry and amenity is a native ‘primitive’ plant called Pteridium aquilinum otherwise known as bracken.
Getting to the ‘root’ of the Japanese Knotweed problem
14 Jul 2010 -
Industry -
Dr Terry Mabbett
Japanese knotweed is not the only alien invasive weed in the United Kingdom (UK) and certainly not the most widespread (that applies to Rhododendron ponticum), but it is definitely the most difficult and expensive to control.
Wipe away thistles with no tears
8 Mar 2010 -
Industry -
Dr Terry Mabbett
Creeping thistle (Cirsium arvense) and spear thistle (Cirsium vulgare) are two of just five weeds labelled ‘injurious’ under The Weeds Act 1959.
Hit ragwort early with the Weedstick
21 Feb 2010 -
Industry -
Dr Terry Mabbett
In just four months time common ragwort (Senecio jacobaea) will start to cover the countryside with swathes of golden yellow flowers but by this time it could already be too late for effective and lasting control.
Sting in the Scorpio tail for stubborn Fusarium
11 Sep 2008 -
Industry -
Dr Terry Mabbett
Fusarium patch disease caused by the fungus Microdochium [Fusarium] nivale made full use of one of the wettest seasons on record in 2007. It presented greenkeepers across Ireland with fast-moving and stubborn disease on their greens peaking during November and December.
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Wiping bracken from the face of the United Kingdom
18 Aug 2008 -
Industry -
Dr Terry Mabbett
As an invasive and injurious (noxious) weed, bracken continues to cover an increasing area of the United Kingdom (UK) landscape. Direct dangers and consequences of bracken infestation are loss of grazing, potential toxic hazard to livestock and people and loss of biodiversity in the wider environment.
New turf fungicide dedicated to speed and endurance
7 Mar 2008 -
Industry -
Dr Terry Mabbett
Fusarium patch can harm the health and integrity of UK professional sports turf at any time of the year.
New Bayer fungicide dedicated to turf disease control
14 Jan 2008 -
Industry -
Dr Terry Mabbett
Fusarium patch caused by the fungus Microdochium [Fusarium] nivale is the most widespread, frequent and damaging disease of professional sports turf from the highlands of Scotland to the south coast of England.
