Some advice on Weed Killers please

[lendahand]

Hi all,

 

I was wondering what different weed killers people use for:

 

 

 

Suggestion for over the counter & with spraying ticket varieties & an idea of what to expect to pay would be great.

 

 

Over the counter; try the old favourite SBK, it works too!

[Gareth Dalzell]

Most weed killers with glyphosphate work the same - the only difference is the formulation, wetting agent or "sticker". We blast out 1000's of litres of mixed solution each year. Normally using 360g/l concentration. If the weathers changeable we may add some Mixture B or use one of the formulation that have a sticker like Round-up Energy 450g/l etc which would be rain fast in about 60 minutes. You should check they are approved for the situation you are using them in some are only approved for agricultural useage.

 

For residual I gather people are getting attached to Pistol - again glyphosphate for the initial knockdown with DFF as the residual. DFF is also available in other formats considerably cheaper although again check the approval .

 

Someone has already mentioned an excellent long term residual for uncropped areas- again get a copy of the UK pesticide guide and have a good look at the formulation, active ingredients and alternatives and Always read the label!

[dave fox]

clinic is good and cheap,if you realy wat to blitz those tough weeds then put some validate in with it, bit potent though. or a cheaper alternative squirt some fairy liquid in with the clinic it acts as a wetting agent and for weeds like nettles that have a waxy leaf and most of the roundup runs off it will stick

[Danny Boy]

cheers for all the replies so far guys. i take it there's not much point using any weedkillers till around spring anyway?

 

what sort of shelf life do glyphosates have?

[DN22 Gardening]

bloody hell.

 

we paid i think £70 for our last 20ltr can of clinic ace,

 

CWG. they've got depots in worksop newark or sleaford

[ecolojim]

market rasen, darley dale, the list goes on

[Matthew Arnold]

We use Glyphosate 360 and 480. The 360 for path edges and the 480 for shrub and tree growth and the old friend Jap Knotweed. We also use a herbicide known as Timbrel. We only use it for Japanese Knotweed even though it says it can kill shrubs and trees. Glyphosate is the "nicest" chemical we use as it is safe to use where pets and children are. And we generally use a 300ml of chemical to 15 litres of water mix with the glyphosate. And the max dosage for timbrel. 250ml chem to 15 litres water