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Title: what weed killer
Post by: Taylor & Taylor WC Services on March 09, 2011, 06:25:36 pm

any recommendations for pre-spray weed killer on patios/driveways?

Title: Re: what weed killer
Post by: jaespray on March 09, 2011, 06:45:32 pm

hi leigh  in my opinion "roundup" is the only one to use
benefits   are that it is systemic
draw backs are  that it can take from 3 to 11 days to work  depending on weather conditions  make shure its realy dead before you take further action  which can be up to 21 days
if you are useing it on some one elses property  you should conform to current regs
regards john

Title: Re: what weed killer
Post by: Taylor & Taylor WC Services on March 09, 2011, 06:51:04 pm

I have heard people say to use the agricultural weed killer.......Glyphosate?

Title: Re: what weed killer
Post by: sherco on March 09, 2011, 07:01:35 pm

Quote from: Taylor & Taylor WC Services on March 09, 2011, 06:51:04 pm

I have heard people say to use the agricultural weed killer.......Glyphosate?

Glyphosate is Roundup. Just remember your need PA1 & PA6A certificates to apply pesticides on customers property.
It is a legal requirement.

Title: Re: what weed killer
Post by: Matt Gibson on March 09, 2011, 07:18:17 pm

how do you get  said certificates?

Title: Re: what weed killer
Post by: Taylor & Taylor WC Services on March 09, 2011, 07:22:03 pm

Quote from: Matt Gibson on March 09, 2011, 07:18:17 pm

how do you get  said certificates?

ditto

Title: Re: what weed killer
Post by: jaespray on March 09, 2011, 07:24:42 pm

glyphosate and systemic   "describe modes of action"
roundup is a trade name of a product
in my view it should not be used by the public
if you use it professionly  YOU your mode of TRANSPORT and place of STORRAGE and all RECORDS must conform to current regs
regards john

Title: Re: what weed killer
Post by: Matt Gibson on March 09, 2011, 07:31:56 pm

John,

what regs do you have to adhere to? Who do you need to be in touch with regarding this? I rarely need to use roundup, but it would be good t know.

Cheers,

Matt

Title: Re: what weed killer
Post by: jaespray on March 09, 2011, 07:41:03 pm

any good agriculture college should point you in the right direction
i got my certs 20 years ago  a 2 day course then
regards john

Title: Re: what weed killer
Post by: Matt Gibson on March 09, 2011, 07:45:45 pm

cheers john.

 :)