With legislative changes and growing public opinion and pressure on reducing chemical usage, it is perhaps unsurprising that environmentally-friendly solutions to everyday problems are witnessing a surge in popularity. Foamstream, available from Weedingtech, is redefining non-herbicidal weed control. It is the world’s leading, organically certified solution for the complete non-chemical control of weeds and moss on hard surfaces.
Foamstream was launched in 2011 when developers Weedingtech saw the potential for a cleaner, greener alternative to traditional forms of weed control. Since its introduction, the controversy around ingredients such as glyphosate has continued to grow, with customers from all corners of grounds and green space management looking for a ‘natural’ solution and discovering the many benefits of Foamstream – not just for vegetation control, but for other outdoor cleaning tasks such as gum removal, power washing and sanitisation.
Its patented low-pressure process combines hot water and a biodegradable foam, made from natural plant oils and sugars. The active ingredient is the hot water, with the foam acting as an ‘insulation blanket’, preventing the heat from escaping and keeping the water in the ‘kill zone’ (temperatures of 57o and above) for longer. The heat penetrates the waxy outer layer of the leaf, travels down the stem and into the roots – killing or severely damaging the plant and causing it to die. In addition to eradicating the plant, Foamstream also sterilises surrounding seeds and spores that haven’t yet germinated, helping to reduce future weed growth.
The efficient combination of hot water and foam has proven itself to typically maintain the all-important kill zone temperature for six times longer than other non-herbicidal alternatives, resulting in fewer treatment cycles per year, reducing labour and overhead costs. Suitable for year-round applications, the all-natural ingredients mean it is safe for applications around people, animals and sensitive environments including water courses.
Foamstream is delivered through one of Weedingtech’s industry-leading machines. Available are two ranges – the Lite Series, designed for large open areas, and the Municipal Series which includes machines to suit built-up and noise-sensitive areas. Of particular note is the Foamstream M600H hybrid, which combines a hyper-efficient boiler with electric power – offering a run time of up to five hours from one charge. The incorporation of a battery makes the M600H the quietest machine in the range, offering compact and convenient power for jobs in confined or hard-to-reach locations. It is suitable to mount on a wide range of municipal vehicles such as UTV’s and delivers a flow rate to the applicator of 6 litres per minute.
Units are available to purchase via a nationwide distribution network or direct via Weedingtech – where a new rental service is also now available. For more information about how Foamstream can transform your approach to vegetation management, visit www.weedingtech.com
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