BASIS Points Articles

Click on the link below to read the first in a series of technical articles, for which you can be accredited BASIS points if you are on the BASIS Amenity Professional Register. 

Once you have read the article, please click on the link at the end to answer the multiple choice questions and you complete your details.  All correct entries will then be credited with 2 BASIS points. The closing date for this article is 17th January 2012. 

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New label wording in 2012 confirms blanket spraying unlawful on hard surfaces

New label requirements for herbicides approved for use on hard surfaces have been issued by the Chemicals Regulations Directorate (CRD).  The new ‘directions for use’ wording, to which those applying herbicides are legally required to adhere, will ensure applications are targeted. Continued ‘blanket’ application of products on hard surfaces will be in contravention of product labels, and therefore contrary to UK legislation.

Mark Phillips, Nomix Enviro’s Managing Director comments: “The Regulatory Update issued by CRD is positive news for the amenity industry. It confirms Best Practice requirements when applying herbicides on hard surfaces to target the product, rather than blanket spray. This helps avoid water pollution and protect the environment from over application. It also reduces the amount of product wasted – This helps minimise pesticide use, which complies with the EU Directive on the Sustainable Use of Pesticides.”

There are three categories of ‘directions for use’ wording, dependant on the mode of action of the particular herbicide:

 a) Products which act only by contact or systemic action via foliar application:

“Apply this product carefully. Ensure spraying takes place only when weeds are actively growing (normally March to October) and is confined only to visible weeds including those in the 30cm swath covering the kerb edge and road gulley – do not overspray drains”.

b) Products which act only in a residual fashion:

“Apply this product carefully. Ensure spraying takes place only to areas of potential weed growth (e.g. gaps between paving stones, kerb edges and road gulleys) and/or a 30cm swath covering the kerb edge and road gulley – do not overspray drains".

c) Products which contain more than one active substance, at least one of which acts by foliar application and at least one of which acts in a residual fashion:

“Apply this product carefully. Ensure spraying takes place only when weeds are actively growing (normally March to  October) and is confined only to visible weeds, areas of potential weed growth (e.g. gaps between paving stones, kerb edges and road gulleys) and/or a 30cm swath covering the kerb edge and road gulley – do not overspray drains”.

Labels must be updated by May 2012 at the latest. There is expected to be a CRD diagram to help explain the method and area of application, which will be included in product information documents.

To view the full CRD Regulatory Update, please click here.

Nomix Dual –Targeted, residual herbicide for use on hard surfaces

Nomix Dual is the only residual herbicide approved for use on hard surfaces. Applied using our unique Total Droplet Control (TDC) applicators, Nomix Dual can easily target unwanted vegetation, providing accurate weed control with virtually no product wasted. 

Delivering long-lasting weed control with only one application, Nomix Dual can give significant cost savings and excellent results. Nomix Dual is approved for use on both hard and soft surfaces, making it extremely versatile.

Nomix Dual is ideal for use on hard surfaces, as it can be easily targeted to visible weeds. It also allows operators to target areas of potential weed growth, such as cracks in pavements or gaps between paving stones.

Use Nomix Dual on any natural surface that is not intended to bear vegetation, on permeable surfaces overlying soil and around amenity vegetation, including shrub beds, tree bases and gravelled areas.

As it is non-hazardous to operators, animals or the general public, Nomix Dual is an excellent product to use in public areas.

With targeted application, reduced labour costs, less wastage and its versatility, Nomix Dual is the ideal amenity herbicide.

Please click here to download the Nomix Dual brochure

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.

Use herbicides safely.  Always read the label and product information before use.