Stronger than Roundup ProBiactive 360 & 450 - Also kills Japanese Knotweed!
490g/L of Glyphosate. Dilutes to make 250 litres!
Dilution rate guide : 200ml in to every 10Ltrs of water.
GALLUP HI-AKTIV IS A VERY HIGHLY CONCENTRATED GLYPHOSATE PROFESSIONAL WEED KILLER. IT HAS A MARKET LEADING FORMULATION THAT USES A NEW GENERATION SURFACTANT SYSTEM THAT ENSURES FAST AND RELIABLE RESULTS - IT IS RAINFAST WITHIN 1 HOUR OF APPLICATION. IT IS USED FOR THE CONTROL OF GRASSES AND WEEDS IN AMENITY, INDUSTRIAL AND FORESTRY AREAS. IT IS RAINFAST WITHIN 1 HOUR OF APPLICATION & HAS A NON-HAZARDOUS COSHH CLASSIFICATION MEANING IT BIO-DEGRADES IN THE SOIL INTO NATURAL SUBSTANCES.
Top comments
jtjt
10 Jun 1640#8
I hope everyone is aware of what a potentially dangerous chemical this is to the environment and people. Glyphosate weedkiller (also sold as Roundup by Monsanto) is a particularly insidious chemical to human and animal health with evidence linking it to cancers and other diseases and is teetering on the brink of being banned in Europe because of this. Its use skyrocketed and was promoted when Monsanto, who bred various food crops genetically modified so as to be resistant to this weedkiller. They then grew the GM crop and killed all other competing plants by indiscrimate use of the glyphosate. And 'we' also wonder why GM crops may be unhealthy to us and the environment?:
[url=Health problems linked to Roundup]http://ecowatch.com/2015/01/23/health-problems-linked-to-monsanto-roundup/[/url]
[url=toxicity of glyphosate]http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/07/30/glyphosate-toxicity.aspx[/url]
Hotukdeal forum members are quite likely already to have glyphosate in their bodies based on a study in 2013 that tested people in 18 european countries, even if we've never used it ourselves becauses it has entered the food chain:
[url=glyphosate found in urine of tested people in 18 European countries]https://www.foeeurope.org/weed-killer-glyphosate-found-human-urine-across-Europe-130613[/url]
Volunteers were all city-dwellers and included vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets.For the UK, 70% of tested samples showed positive for this claimed 'biodegradeable' weedkiller. Most of those people will never even have used it in their gardens.
It is on the verge of being recalled as the EU refuses to extend its licence:
[url=Recall of Monsanto's Roundup likely as EU refuses limited use of glyphosate]http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jun/06/recall-of-monsantos-roundup-likely-as-eu-refuses-limited-use-of-glyphosate[/url]
I hope that this will help to inform people who aren't aware. I bought some Roundup years ago without knowing and it's been sitting - used only once - while I figure what is the best way to dispose of it which is environmentally sound. Anyone able to suggest how to get rid of it safely without it having any chance of entering the ecosystem?
As an aside, what am I doing wrong when posting links as they're not appearing as working links? Thanks
Newbold to landros1
10 Jun 167#26
And if we come out we'll be in such an economic mess that a Glyphosate ban will be the very least of your problems.
zombiefish77
11 Jun 164#55
Prime example of why amateurs should not use professional products.
Anybody who is qualified would know never to mix a pesticide with diesel! There are specific adjuvants that are designed to increase pesticides efficacy.
jtjt
10 Jun 164#22
Japanese Knotweed, I know, is a **** to control and almost impossible to eradicate. I don't profess to being an expert, but, for smaller areas, it's a case of dig up the roots as best as possible. I've had to do this when I managed a garden bordered by another full of knotweed. It was a yearly activity as new growth appeared. Physical barriers - slabs for example sunk into the ground can help to contain this movement. It is another example of man tipping the balance of nature with poor understanding of the consequences as knotweed was first introduced as an ornamental plant. I'm sure googling will provide other possibilities, even though the bottom line may not be control without effort.
May not help to solve this problem, but in my gardening I prefer to work with rather than against nature. I hand weed, grow plants to out compete unwanted invaders. Ornamentals that don't want to thrive, I replace with something that does. I don't use weedkillers or insecticides. I find well grown plants are usually fairly disease resistant and don't begrudge most insects and animals a share in my garden. It all helps in the bigger scheme of things :-)
But stronger (therefore goes further when diluted) and can handle Japanese Knotweed.
Sambat
10 Jun 161#2
Shame they don't do smaller amounts.
Jenn101
10 Jun 161#3
You can get smaller amounts on Ebay, I got a litre for £12 delivered, was about 2 months back (it was in Polish though but received a full set of English Instructions)
saveafew
10 Jun 16#4
Wished I looked here first. Bought usual rip off from local chain. Have some heat op.
Teza511
10 Jun 16#5
Can cold voters show a better price/product or reasons not to buy ?
Would be helpful thanks.
Voted hot thanks op :wink:
ssc1 to Teza511
10 Jun 16#6
360 does it, cheaper by same seller and manufacturer on eBay.
Newbold
10 Jun 16#7
See post #1 above - it's slightly cheaper at £24 for 5 litres, but only about 75% the concentration, so it doesn't go as far.
jtjt
10 Jun 1640#8
I hope everyone is aware of what a potentially dangerous chemical this is to the environment and people. Glyphosate weedkiller (also sold as Roundup by Monsanto) is a particularly insidious chemical to human and animal health with evidence linking it to cancers and other diseases and is teetering on the brink of being banned in Europe because of this. Its use skyrocketed and was promoted when Monsanto, who bred various food crops genetically modified so as to be resistant to this weedkiller. They then grew the GM crop and killed all other competing plants by indiscrimate use of the glyphosate. And 'we' also wonder why GM crops may be unhealthy to us and the environment?:
[url=Health problems linked to Roundup]http://ecowatch.com/2015/01/23/health-problems-linked-to-monsanto-roundup/[/url]
[url=toxicity of glyphosate]http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/07/30/glyphosate-toxicity.aspx[/url]
Hotukdeal forum members are quite likely already to have glyphosate in their bodies based on a study in 2013 that tested people in 18 european countries, even if we've never used it ourselves becauses it has entered the food chain:
[url=glyphosate found in urine of tested people in 18 European countries]https://www.foeeurope.org/weed-killer-glyphosate-found-human-urine-across-Europe-130613[/url]
Volunteers were all city-dwellers and included vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets.For the UK, 70% of tested samples showed positive for this claimed 'biodegradeable' weedkiller. Most of those people will never even have used it in their gardens.
It is on the verge of being recalled as the EU refuses to extend its licence:
[url=Recall of Monsanto's Roundup likely as EU refuses limited use of glyphosate]http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jun/06/recall-of-monsantos-roundup-likely-as-eu-refuses-limited-use-of-glyphosate[/url]
I hope that this will help to inform people who aren't aware. I bought some Roundup years ago without knowing and it's been sitting - used only once - while I figure what is the best way to dispose of it which is environmentally sound. Anyone able to suggest how to get rid of it safely without it having any chance of entering the ecosystem?
As an aside, what am I doing wrong when posting links as they're not appearing as working links? Thanks
indianajon to jtjt
10 Jun 162#17
Any suggestions for an environmentally friendly way to kill Japanese Knotweed then?
thegog to jtjt
10 Jun 162#30
That's been debunked
jamgin to jtjt
11 Jun 16#37
Hi there.
The reason your links don't work is because you've got your URL(http:....) and short text the wrong way round.
Put the URL after url= and the short text where you currently have the URL
E.g. (replaced url with xurl to illustrate only. Should be url in your text)
[xurl=http:\\testing.com]this is a lovely site[/xurl]
wolf47wolf to jtjt
11 Jun 16#64
Trace weedkiller found in peoples urine? Everyone could save a bit of money here by simply not using the toilet next time they need to go... you know what i'm saying?
Probably not advisable in open gardens/public areas *disclaimer*
jtjt
10 Jun 164#9
I hope everyone is aware of what a potentially dangerous chemical this is to the environment and people. Glyphosate weedkiller (also sold as Roundup by Monsanto) is a particularly insidious chemical to human and animal health with evidence linking it to cancers and other diseases and is teetering on the brink of being banned in Europe because of this. Its use skyrocketed and was promoted when Monsanto, who bred various food crops genetically modified so as to be resistant to this weedkiller. They then grew the GM crop and killed all other competing plants by indiscrimate use of the glyphosate. And 'we' also wonder why GM crops may be unhealthy to us and the environment?:
[url=Health problems linked to Roundup]http://ecowatch.com/2015/01/23/health-problems-linked-to-monsanto-roundup/[/url]
[url=toxicity of glyphosate]http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/07/30/glyphosate-toxicity.aspx[/url]
Hotukdeal forum members are quite likely already to have glyphosate in their bodies based on a study in 2013 that tested people in 18 european countries, even if we've never used it ourselves becauses it has entered the food chain:
[url=glyphosate found in urine of tested people in 18 European countries]https://www.foeeurope.org/weed-killer-glyphosate-found-human-urine-across-Europe-130613[/url]
Volunteers were all city-dwellers and included vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets.For the UK, 70% of tested samples showed positive for this claimed 'biodegradeable' weedkiller. Most of those people will never even have used it in their gardens.
It is on the verge of being recalled as the EU refuses to extend its licence:
[url=Recall of Monsanto's Roundup likely as EU refuses limited use of glyphosate]http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jun/06/recall-of-monsantos-roundup-likely-as-eu-refuses-limited-use-of-glyphosate[/url]
I hope that this will help to inform people who aren't aware. I bought some Roundup years ago without knowing and it's been sitting - used only once - while I figure what is the best way to dispose of it which is environmentally sound way. Anyone able to suggest how to get rid of it without it having any chance of entering the ecosystem?
indianajon to jtjt
10 Jun 164#16
Not so good with tonic then
Bighare
10 Jun 163#10
Very odd that they show this over a picture of a lovely lawn???? Probably best not to use it on a lawn!! :smirk:
sharkalos
10 Jun 164#11
More Monsanto ecocide. Find a natural alternative.
Newbold to sharkalos
10 Jun 164#12
Great idea. Could you name one that works quickly, please, for Japanese Knotweed? Or Mare's Tail? Or bindweed?
Snarling Shark
10 Jun 161#13
Knotweed? really?
Newbold to Snarling Shark
10 Jun 16#15
Really. Not immediate, but it will work.
CompositeGuru74
10 Jun 162#14
I'm going with the anti Monsanto brigade. I will never use the stuff.
I'm sure there are people out there who don't care and think they will never be affected by this stuff.
I got the 360 a month ago, so far I have decimated the backyard of nettles and grasses, it resembles a drought scene at the moment.
Drilled out a rather nasty bramble stalk that has been peeing me off for some time and poured in some neat, no sign of life!
Murdered a rather old bush that has a 10" trunk it is so old as it is pushing my garden wall out at an angle, I told the wife I needed a 1100w reciprocating Bosch saw to take that down :smile:
Waiting to see if it does anything to the ivy we have.
The joys of buying a 90 year old house with a rather wild garden.
gazdoubleu
10 Jun 161#20
You just copied this from my post in the earlier Gallup 360 deal, shame on you
Newbold to gazdoubleu
10 Jun 161#23
Two tiny little details for you to consider:
1 Were you just too lazy to post a deal yourself?
2 You'll find that the deal I took the trouble to post was actually a lower price than the one you opted out of posting. :stuck_out_tongue:
davidbrent to gazdoubleu
11 Jun 16#40
srp111
10 Jun 16#21
Bought some cheers, weeds are doing my head in
jtjt
10 Jun 164#22
Japanese Knotweed, I know, is a **** to control and almost impossible to eradicate. I don't profess to being an expert, but, for smaller areas, it's a case of dig up the roots as best as possible. I've had to do this when I managed a garden bordered by another full of knotweed. It was a yearly activity as new growth appeared. Physical barriers - slabs for example sunk into the ground can help to contain this movement. It is another example of man tipping the balance of nature with poor understanding of the consequences as knotweed was first introduced as an ornamental plant. I'm sure googling will provide other possibilities, even though the bottom line may not be control without effort.
May not help to solve this problem, but in my gardening I prefer to work with rather than against nature. I hand weed, grow plants to out compete unwanted invaders. Ornamentals that don't want to thrive, I replace with something that does. I don't use weedkillers or insecticides. I find well grown plants are usually fairly disease resistant and don't begrudge most insects and animals a share in my garden. It all helps in the bigger scheme of things :-)
forrest38
10 Jun 16#24
I use clinic ace myself . Have done for years . Takes a couple of weeks but keeps weeds done for a few months
landros1
10 Jun 161#25
If we stay in the EU they are about to ban the use of ALL Glyphosate products.
Newbold to landros1
10 Jun 167#26
And if we come out we'll be in such an economic mess that a Glyphosate ban will be the very least of your problems.
gazdoubleu
10 Jun 16#27
Lower price yes but worse value as less diluted viable product in your Gallup 360. You nailed the guy that quoted Gallup 490 from eBay. He was too lazy to work out the comparative percent increase in viable product compared to increase in price. I guess I am lazy too 5 second search on Amazon to find a cheaper carcinogenic product for you to post!
landros1
10 Jun 16#28
Tell that to anyone who ever had Japanese Knotweed on their property.
Someone commited suicide a couple of years ago after finding it in his garden.
(And if we come out we'll be in such an economic mess ) are you related to David Cameron?
Newbold
10 Jun 161#29
Have you considered therapy? :neutral_face:
gazdoubleu
10 Jun 162#31
Yeah, didn't work, too much glycophosphate got into my synapses. I use agri roundup now as its got surfactant in it which means I need much less to be effective and I don't breath as much in
kidrock123
11 Jun 16#32
thanks.
gf's bush is doing ma head in
DistortedVision
11 Jun 16#33
I got this for £26.75 through Flubit delivered yesterday and it was fulfilled by Soil Fertility Solutions.
lianerowland
11 Jun 16#34
cold bought same from them earlier in the week for £25.40
Newbold to lianerowland
11 Jun 16#35
Remarkable! :smile:
lianerowland
11 Jun 16#36
why would I lie?
Iconcur
11 Jun 16#38
HAAAA!! Keep dreaming
zombiefish77
11 Jun 163#39
Voting cold as this product is not meant for amateur use. This is for qualified users only and illegal for them to sell without you proving BASIS qualified or PA1/6 certified.
Misuse leads to active ingredients being abused and banned by amateur users.
Shengis to zombiefish77
11 Jun 16#43
Do you have a link to this information?
No, not in the slightest.
Navcity
11 Jun 16#41
I am having a terrible time trying to did out ivy in my garden which has roots as thick as my arm.ive pulled off all the leaves.so would this work in the ivy if I poured it onto the roots?
wendy07 to Navcity
11 Jun 16#56
boiling water poured over a few times will work.
trevcjohnson
11 Jun 16#42
I use a weedkiller to keep small areas like paths under control, apparently it will be permitted in the EU again as per this excerpt however a hardcore industrial strength version like this is easy over the top for home use. A note on glyphosate May 2016: After reviewing glyphosate, the European Parliament has given the go ahead to relicense it but proposes disallowing certain uses such as public open space and restricting it to professional use only. The final resolution will be decided by national authorities this summer which may mean the withdrawal of glyphosate-based weedkillers for home gardeners in the UK. Check the RHS website for further updates.
zworld
11 Jun 16#44
I got a massive ivy or something that has it's roots in a nighbour's house but he refuses to kill it. As a result, it now partly covers the gardens of six houses. And, in summer leaves and flowers grow on the strong branches. As I do not have access to the root, if I spray this on the branches, will it somehow kill the plant ?
captc to zworld
11 Jun 162#45
It needs to be sprayed onto leaves (ideally when growing) so that it gets absorbed into the plant.
wendy07 to zworld
11 Jun 162#57
you need to scrunch up the leaves to enable any product to be effective.
hughwp to zworld
11 Jun 16#72
Ivy leaves are shiny and don't absorb the chemical so no use got to pull it out
blackrat62
11 Jun 16#46
For ivy mix with diesel (red if you can get it as cheap). Diesel sticks ling enough to allow take up of chemical on the shiny leaves. NOT environmentaly friendly but works.
captc
11 Jun 16#47
It needs to be sprayed onto leaves (ideally when growing) so that it gets absorbed into the plant. Thus you don't need access to the roots.
captc
11 Jun 16#48
It needs to be sprayed onto leaves (ideally when growing) so that it gets absorbed into the plant. Thus you don't need access to the roots.
captc
11 Jun 161#49
It needs to be sprayed onto leaves (ideally when growing) so that it gets absorbed into the plant. Thus you don't need access to the roots.
captc
11 Jun 16#50
It needs to be sprayed onto leaves (ideally when growing) so that it gets absorbed into the plant. Thus you don't need access to the roots.
zombiefish77
11 Jun 16#51
Hi Shengis
Look on HSE website and other government bodies.
"'Amateur' and 'Professional' use
Most of the pesticides that you can use in the home, garden or allotment are approved for amateur use. This means that you do not need specific training to use these products. The label will be worded so that the instructions are easy to follow, to ensure that the product is used safely. These products are most likely to be found in your local garden centre, DIY store or supermarket.
Many other pesticides, such as those used on farms, or in public areas are approved for use in much larger commercial situations. The labels of these 'professional' products can be more complicated, and by law must only be used by those who have had the appropriate training. Professional products should never be used by the untrained amateur gardener. Someone with the right training can use a professional product in the home, garden or allotment so long as the intended use appears on the label."
So you must be trained to use these professional products.
Yes these products can cause environmental problems if applied at too higher or lower rate.
Amateurs stick to amateur products!
captc
11 Jun 16#52
It needs to be sprayed onto leaves (ideally when growing) so that it gets absorbed into the plant. Thus you don't need access to the roots.
captc
11 Jun 16#53
It needs to be sprayed onto leaves (ideally when growing) so that it gets absorbed into the plant. Thus you don't need access to the roots.
benjammin316 to captc
11 Jun 16#58
Do I have to spray it on the leaves do you think?
Jonnyblock
11 Jun 16#54
Japanese knotweed needs years of professional attention to eradicate.
Tyranicus66 to Jonnyblock
12 Jun 16#75
I dealt with mine. Bleach, a spade and a hatchet but your right it took 3 years!
zombiefish77
11 Jun 164#55
Prime example of why amateurs should not use professional products.
Anybody who is qualified would know never to mix a pesticide with diesel! There are specific adjuvants that are designed to increase pesticides efficacy.
agnostic
11 Jun 161#59
Cut it at the stump and treat the stump with neat Round up immediately. Do it on a dry winter day.
kar999
11 Jun 16#60
If you've got knotweed digging or any friendly ways to control it usually fail. 1mm of root is all it needs to grow again. Strong Weedkiller like this will work given direct 50% solution selectively applied every time it appears and will take several seasons.
If you want to get infested with knotweed, buy compost from your local authority as many people dig it up and illegally put in their green bins. Many treatment processors councils use don't kill knotweed.
I don't like using cancer causing products but needs must with knotweed. Use it correctly and selectively with PPE.
.
Chigro
11 Jun 162#61
Hi Shengis. Zombiefish77 is half correct. To use this product, by law, you must have completed the following modules:
NPTC Certificate of Competence Pesticide Foundation Module PA1 This module is the first step towards achieving the NPTC Certificates of Competence in Safe Use of Pesticides. Assessment is by on-line computer-based test, and takes place at the end of Day 1 training. This module must be completed before progression to other levels of certification.
NPTC Certificate of Competence Pesticide Hand Held Applicator Module PA6 This course is for those intending to apply pesticides with a knapsack or other hand operated sprayer.
It generally takes around 3 days to complete both modules. Prices for them both combined vary throughout the country. Where I live (North East of Scotland), the price of the PA1 is £200 and the PA6 is £290 (so £490 for both).
However, it is not illegal to sell to a non-qualified user. So everyone on HUKD is perfectly within their legal right to purchase Gallup Hi-Aktiv Highly Concentrated Glyphosate Professional Weed Killer. The only thing is that the end user must be qualified by law.
Until recently, there was the "Grandfather Rights" rule, which allowed non-PA1 and PA6 qualified people to use such professional pesticides, providing that they were born before 31st December 1964. However, due to European legislation, that rule expired on 26th November 2015.
If you do decide to use this then just be aware of the risks. This is a harmful chemical and it just takes one little act of negligence (i.e. the nozzle not fitted correctly, inadequate PPE, incorrect concentrate to water ratio etc - even things like incorrect storage) for something to go wrong. Basically, it's things that people will take for granted, which could result in an accident. If you do your research and take precautions, you'll be fine.
If you are at all not confident about using this then the following product is legal for non-professionals to use:
Although I would still utilise common sense when handling domestic products as well.
Also - the guys at Pitchcare are very on the ball (FYI they sell both professional and amateur/domestic products) and able to guide what is best for you.
Kev`
11 Jun 16#62
I thought Japanese knotweed was impossible to kill off?
BKMacC to Kev`
11 Jun 161#65
No, it's not. It just takes treating with weed killer over a few years. Any time it reappears treat it again. It eventually dies out.
obsydian
11 Jun 161#63
Dangerous carcegenic stuff avoid
yrreb88 to obsydian
11 Jun 161#66
Meat, tea, coffee, alcohol and sunlight are all carcinogens too. Should we avoid all of these dangerous things?
ZeBadger
11 Jun 16#67
Cigarettes causing cancer was constantly debunked when I were a lad.
So a chemical, which targets a specific biochemical pathway found in plants, is lethal to several different species, at the same dosage, and no one has ever discovered or noticed this effect before?
That petition has so many [citations needed] but to me boils down to "Monsanto therefore bad", which is quite ironic when the council used Glymark, a product from a very large UK company. Monsanto haven't owned the patent to glyphosate for about 15 years. I liked the non sequitur about Vietnam, to me it's like saying we should ban all Volkswagen group vehicles because of WW2. :smiley:
Colwales
11 Jun 16#70
Red diesel is a good weed killer between 40p & 50p a litre
Newbold to Colwales
11 Jun 16#71
That's a real bargain. Only 4 times the price of this deal. :smile:
hughwp
11 Jun 16#73
How does this compare to roundup ultra 300
Newbold to hughwp
11 Jun 16#74
Stronger - 490 grams per litre, as against 360.
DistortedVision
18 Jun 16#76
I diluted this at 200ml per 10 litres as directed. I've been disappointed with the results - after two days there is absolutely no change to the weeds. When I used Roundup in the past almost all weeds were dead within 2-3 hours.
blackrat62
22 Aug 16#77
To the poster who didn't like my amateur advice to mix with diesel so it sticks to the shiny leaves and is absorbed. I run an establishment with ornamental gardens and last year paid for my head gardeners ticket. He maintains mixing with diesel is best. I tried it at home and can state 100% it works. Sorry but it was professional advice from someone with a recent ticket. Sometimes experience tells you what works better than the professional solution you prefer. As I said, not environmentaly friendly but it works and I have deer, hedgehogs, ducks and many birds now using the area I cleared. Amateur advice completed.
Shengis to blackrat62
22 Aug 16#78
So do you have a link where it says you can legally mix diesel with glyphosate and spray it? As you say, he has a 'recent ticket', that to me, with the advice given, reads as: Knows **** all and cares even less. At the end of the day its the choice of the user if they want to risk prosecution but to suggest to randomers on an internet forum that they do so is just foolish. Just my opinion.
TigerRoy
21 Jun 17#79
Had a job recently located on a local industrial estate (small units), next to an old railway track, about 50 sq metres of Japanese Knotweed that had overgrown to a height of about eight foot. It was like a jungle. Liberally applied two applications of Gallup hi Activ Glysophate to the advised strength (this was in September on two different sunny days). Within a month, the leaves had turned dark red/black and then it died off (for the winter I assumed). Went back in the April to apply on what I anticpated would be the new shoots coming up, there were only three shoots left. It had killed the rest and the scene was one of desolation. I note environmental concerns expressed in thread, but fully recommend it for Japanese Knotweed treatment and can't imagine that there is an effective alternative that would be better for the environment. Obviously, use with caution as it will kill any plants it comes into contact with.
Opening post
490g/L of Glyphosate. Dilutes to make 250 litres!
Dilution rate guide : 200ml in to every 10Ltrs of water.
GALLUP HI-AKTIV IS A VERY HIGHLY CONCENTRATED GLYPHOSATE PROFESSIONAL WEED KILLER. IT HAS A MARKET LEADING FORMULATION THAT USES A NEW GENERATION SURFACTANT SYSTEM THAT ENSURES FAST AND RELIABLE RESULTS - IT IS RAINFAST WITHIN 1 HOUR OF APPLICATION. IT IS USED FOR THE CONTROL OF GRASSES AND WEEDS IN AMENITY, INDUSTRIAL AND FORESTRY AREAS. IT IS RAINFAST WITHIN 1 HOUR OF APPLICATION & HAS A NON-HAZARDOUS COSHH CLASSIFICATION MEANING IT BIO-DEGRADES IN THE SOIL INTO NATURAL SUBSTANCES.
Top comments
[url=Health problems linked to Roundup]http://ecowatch.com/2015/01/23/health-problems-linked-to-monsanto-roundup/[/url]
[url=toxicity of glyphosate]http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/07/30/glyphosate-toxicity.aspx[/url]
Hotukdeal forum members are quite likely already to have glyphosate in their bodies based on a study in 2013 that tested people in 18 european countries, even if we've never used it ourselves becauses it has entered the food chain:
[url=glyphosate found in urine of tested people in 18 European countries]https://www.foeeurope.org/weed-killer-glyphosate-found-human-urine-across-Europe-130613[/url]
Volunteers were all city-dwellers and included vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets.For the UK, 70% of tested samples showed positive for this claimed 'biodegradeable' weedkiller. Most of those people will never even have used it in their gardens.
It is on the verge of being recalled as the EU refuses to extend its licence:
[url=Recall of Monsanto's Roundup likely as EU refuses limited use of glyphosate]http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jun/06/recall-of-monsantos-roundup-likely-as-eu-refuses-limited-use-of-glyphosate[/url]
I hope that this will help to inform people who aren't aware. I bought some Roundup years ago without knowing and it's been sitting - used only once - while I figure what is the best way to dispose of it which is environmentally sound. Anyone able to suggest how to get rid of it safely without it having any chance of entering the ecosystem?
As an aside, what am I doing wrong when posting links as they're not appearing as working links? Thanks
Anybody who is qualified would know never to mix a pesticide with diesel! There are specific adjuvants that are designed to increase pesticides efficacy.
May not help to solve this problem, but in my gardening I prefer to work with rather than against nature. I hand weed, grow plants to out compete unwanted invaders. Ornamentals that don't want to thrive, I replace with something that does. I don't use weedkillers or insecticides. I find well grown plants are usually fairly disease resistant and don't begrudge most insects and animals a share in my garden. It all helps in the bigger scheme of things :-)
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http://www.hotukdeals.com/deals/cheap-effective-weedkiller-works-almost-weeds-roundup-style-very-strong-professional-2461741
But stronger (therefore goes further when diluted) and can handle Japanese Knotweed.
Would be helpful thanks.
Voted hot thanks op :wink:
[url=Health problems linked to Roundup]http://ecowatch.com/2015/01/23/health-problems-linked-to-monsanto-roundup/[/url]
[url=toxicity of glyphosate]http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/07/30/glyphosate-toxicity.aspx[/url]
Hotukdeal forum members are quite likely already to have glyphosate in their bodies based on a study in 2013 that tested people in 18 european countries, even if we've never used it ourselves becauses it has entered the food chain:
[url=glyphosate found in urine of tested people in 18 European countries]https://www.foeeurope.org/weed-killer-glyphosate-found-human-urine-across-Europe-130613[/url]
Volunteers were all city-dwellers and included vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets.For the UK, 70% of tested samples showed positive for this claimed 'biodegradeable' weedkiller. Most of those people will never even have used it in their gardens.
It is on the verge of being recalled as the EU refuses to extend its licence:
[url=Recall of Monsanto's Roundup likely as EU refuses limited use of glyphosate]http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jun/06/recall-of-monsantos-roundup-likely-as-eu-refuses-limited-use-of-glyphosate[/url]
I hope that this will help to inform people who aren't aware. I bought some Roundup years ago without knowing and it's been sitting - used only once - while I figure what is the best way to dispose of it which is environmentally sound. Anyone able to suggest how to get rid of it safely without it having any chance of entering the ecosystem?
As an aside, what am I doing wrong when posting links as they're not appearing as working links? Thanks
The reason your links don't work is because you've got your URL(http:....) and short text the wrong way round.
Put the URL after url= and the short text where you currently have the URL
E.g. (replaced url with xurl to illustrate only. Should be url in your text)
[xurl=http:\\testing.com]this is a lovely site[/xurl]
Probably not advisable in open gardens/public areas *disclaimer*
[url=Health problems linked to Roundup]http://ecowatch.com/2015/01/23/health-problems-linked-to-monsanto-roundup/[/url]
[url=toxicity of glyphosate]http://articles.mercola.com/sites/articles/archive/2013/07/30/glyphosate-toxicity.aspx[/url]
Hotukdeal forum members are quite likely already to have glyphosate in their bodies based on a study in 2013 that tested people in 18 european countries, even if we've never used it ourselves becauses it has entered the food chain:
[url=glyphosate found in urine of tested people in 18 European countries]https://www.foeeurope.org/weed-killer-glyphosate-found-human-urine-across-Europe-130613[/url]
Volunteers were all city-dwellers and included vegetarian and non-vegetarian diets.For the UK, 70% of tested samples showed positive for this claimed 'biodegradeable' weedkiller. Most of those people will never even have used it in their gardens.
It is on the verge of being recalled as the EU refuses to extend its licence:
[url=Recall of Monsanto's Roundup likely as EU refuses limited use of glyphosate]http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2016/jun/06/recall-of-monsantos-roundup-likely-as-eu-refuses-limited-use-of-glyphosate[/url]
I hope that this will help to inform people who aren't aware. I bought some Roundup years ago without knowing and it's been sitting - used only once - while I figure what is the best way to dispose of it which is environmentally sound way. Anyone able to suggest how to get rid of it without it having any chance of entering the ecosystem?
I'm sure there are people out there who don't care and think they will never be affected by this stuff.
:wink:
Drilled out a rather nasty bramble stalk that has been peeing me off for some time and poured in some neat, no sign of life!
Murdered a rather old bush that has a 10" trunk it is so old as it is pushing my garden wall out at an angle, I told the wife I needed a 1100w reciprocating Bosch saw to take that down :smile:
Waiting to see if it does anything to the ivy we have.
The joys of buying a 90 year old house with a rather wild garden.
1 Were you just too lazy to post a deal yourself?
2 You'll find that the deal I took the trouble to post was actually a lower price than the one you opted out of posting. :stuck_out_tongue:
May not help to solve this problem, but in my gardening I prefer to work with rather than against nature. I hand weed, grow plants to out compete unwanted invaders. Ornamentals that don't want to thrive, I replace with something that does. I don't use weedkillers or insecticides. I find well grown plants are usually fairly disease resistant and don't begrudge most insects and animals a share in my garden. It all helps in the bigger scheme of things :-)
Someone commited suicide a couple of years ago after finding it in his garden.
(And if we come out we'll be in such an economic mess ) are you related to David Cameron?
gf's bush is doing ma head in
Remarkable! :smile:
Misuse leads to active ingredients being abused and banned by amateur users.
No, not in the slightest.
Look on HSE website and other government bodies.
"'Amateur' and 'Professional' use
Most of the pesticides that you can use in the home, garden or allotment are approved for amateur use. This means that you do not need specific training to use these products. The label will be worded so that the instructions are easy to follow, to ensure that the product is used safely. These products are most likely to be found in your local garden centre, DIY store or supermarket.
Many other pesticides, such as those used on farms, or in public areas are approved for use in much larger commercial situations. The labels of these 'professional' products can be more complicated, and by law must only be used by those who have had the appropriate training. Professional products should never be used by the untrained amateur gardener. Someone with the right training can use a professional product in the home, garden or allotment so long as the intended use appears on the label."
So you must be trained to use these professional products.
Yes these products can cause environmental problems if applied at too higher or lower rate.
Amateurs stick to amateur products!
Anybody who is qualified would know never to mix a pesticide with diesel! There are specific adjuvants that are designed to increase pesticides efficacy.
If you want to get infested with knotweed, buy compost from your local authority as many people dig it up and illegally put in their green bins. Many treatment processors councils use don't kill knotweed.
I don't like using cancer causing products but needs must with knotweed. Use it correctly and selectively with PPE.
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NPTC Certificate of Competence Pesticide Foundation Module PA1
This module is the first step towards achieving the NPTC Certificates of Competence in Safe Use of Pesticides. Assessment is by on-line computer-based test, and takes place at the end of Day 1 training. This module must be completed before progression to other levels of certification.
NPTC Certificate of Competence Pesticide Hand Held Applicator Module PA6
This course is for those intending to apply pesticides with a knapsack or other hand operated sprayer.
It generally takes around 3 days to complete both modules. Prices for them both combined vary throughout the country. Where I live (North East of Scotland), the price of the PA1 is £200 and the PA6 is £290 (so £490 for both).
However, it is not illegal to sell to a non-qualified user. So everyone on HUKD is perfectly within their legal right to purchase Gallup Hi-Aktiv Highly Concentrated Glyphosate Professional Weed Killer. The only thing is that the end user must be qualified by law.
Until recently, there was the "Grandfather Rights" rule, which allowed non-PA1 and PA6 qualified people to use such professional pesticides, providing that they were born before 31st December 1964. However, due to European legislation, that rule expired on 26th November 2015.
If you do decide to use this then just be aware of the risks. This is a harmful chemical and it just takes one little act of negligence (i.e. the nozzle not fitted correctly, inadequate PPE, incorrect concentrate to water ratio etc - even things like incorrect storage) for something to go wrong. Basically, it's things that people will take for granted, which could result in an accident. If you do your research and take precautions, you'll be fine.
If you are at all not confident about using this then the following product is legal for non-professionals to use:
https://www.pitchcare.com/shop/amateur-and-domestic-weed-killers/asteroid-biocare-weedkiller-1l.html
Although I would still utilise common sense when handling domestic products as well.
Also - the guys at Pitchcare are very on the ball (FYI they sell both professional and amateur/domestic products) and able to guide what is best for you.
That petition has so many [citations needed] but to me boils down to "Monsanto therefore bad", which is quite ironic when the council used Glymark, a product from a very large UK company. Monsanto haven't owned the patent to glyphosate for about 15 years. I liked the non sequitur about Vietnam, to me it's like saying we should ban all Volkswagen group vehicles because of WW2. :smiley: