Nomix Dual gains approval for use on hard surfaces

Nomix Dual, the unique low volume ready to use residual herbicide has now been approved for use on hard surfaces, including footpaths, roads, pavements and kerb edges.  This makes it the only residual herbicide available today with approval for use on both hard and soft surfaces. 

This is excellent news for all amenity herbicide users, bringing benefits in terms of both resource management and compliance with new legislation.   

The use of Nomix Dual will save you time and money as its residual action reduces the number of herbicide applications required during the growing period.  Nomix Dual delivers up to 6 months' control, combining the contact action of Glyphosate with the long lasting active Sulfosulfuron.  Whilst the control of any visible weeds starts as soon as Nomix Dual is applied, the ongoing herbicidal action of Sulfosulfuron inhibits new growth.   

The safety of the general public, your operators and the environment is a key concern in amenity weed control today.  The unique formulation of Nomix Dual provides a safer solution than many other herbicide systems, by reducing the risk of spray drift and ensuring no breathable droplets.   In addition, hand held targeted weed control on hard surfaces reduces run-off and water pollution.  Using Nomix Dual as part of the Total Droplet Control (TDC) system provides the peace of mind that you are totally compliant with all requirements of Best Practice and the Sustainable Use Directive. 

Mark Phillips, Managing Director of Nomix Enviro, commented, ‘Hard surface approval for Nomix Dual is excellent news for all herbicide users in the amenity industry.  Its unique formulation makes this the ideal product to use in public areas and on hard surfaces because it combines low levels of active ingredients with targeted low volume application and a non-hazardous formulation. Nomix is fully committed to reducing the risks associated with using pesticides in the amenity sector.  Our responsibilities for maintaining water quality and protecting the environment are of paramount importance to us.’  

For further information on how Nomix Dual can deliver up to 6 months' weed control on hard surfaces, please call the Nomix Technical Helpline on 01264 388056 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

To download the brochure for Nomix Dual, please click here.

To download the product label for Nomix Dual, please click here.

ALWAYS READ THE LABEL.  USE PESTICIDES SAFELY.  Nomix Dual contains 162 g/l (16.8% w/w) isopropylamine salt of glyphosate (equivalent to 120 g/l glyphosate) plus 2.22 g/l (0.23% w/w) sulfosulfuron.

EU Sustainable Use Directive for Plant Protection Products is published

The EU Sustainable Use Directive for Plant Protection Products is part of the EU Thematic Strategy for Pesticides and has now been adopted and published.  The Directive establishes a framework for community action to achieve it's objectives. 

This was published by the European Commission on 24th November 2009.  The regulation will apply in approximately 18 months time, in June 2011.   

The Directive will be implemented into UK legislation within two years of publication.As an industry, it is important to act now.  If we embrace the changes, Best Practice and requirements of the new legislation we can hopefully continue to use pesticides in the amenity sector for many years to come.  Some of the main areas of focus for the Sustainable Use Directive are: 

• Targeted application equipment
• Product selection
• Storage and transport
• Spray and storage records
• Training
• Technical advice.

To download a copy of the published Sustainable Use Directive, please click here.

To download a copy of the Crop Protection Association Amenity Best Practice booklet, please click here