{"title":"Residual Weed Killers","description":"\u003cp\u003eAmenity Choice supplies professional-grade residual weed killers for industrial and domestic use, formulated as long-lasting, broad-spectrum soil-applied herbicides residual herbicides create a protective barrier to prevent weed germination, inhibit seedlings, and stop regrowth on areas such as bare industrial land, gravel driveways, paths, patios and amenity landscapes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully selected herbicidal active ingredients ensure effective weed suppression and control for landscapers, contractors and home gardeners seeking reliable, long-term management of unwanted vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pistol-5l","title":"Pistol Herbicide","description":"\u003ch3\u003eRecommended alternative: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amenity.co.uk\/products\/rosate-360-tf-5l-valdor-flex-500g-total-and-residual-herbicide-pack\"\u003e\u003cu\u003eRosate 360 TF 5L \u0026amp; Valdor Flex 500g - Total and Residual Herbicide Pack\u003c\/u\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; cell-padding: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeeds Controlled\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xo-gallery\" data-id=\"72\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHerbicide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePistol®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMAPP No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18854\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActive Substances\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40g\/l diflufenican and 250g\/l glyphosate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormulation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSuspension concentrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAreas of Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural surfaces not intended to bear vegetation, permeable surfaces overlying soil, hard surfaces (railway ballast only)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amenity.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/how-to-know-which-herbicide-to-choose\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/8756\/1209\/files\/AC-PP_Banner--Herbicides_Article-2025.jpg?v=1751271317\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePistol® is a total herbicide for pre- and post-emergent application. It controls a broad spectrum of annual and perennial broad-leaved weeds on natural surfaces not intended to bear vegetation, permeable surfaces overlying soil, and hard surfaces (railway ballast only). It can be applied once per year at a rate of 4.5l\/ha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFast and effective solution which provides rapid knockdown of existing weeds and barrier prevention against germination\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for use on natural or porous surfaces that are required to remain weed free; such as along fence lines, around shrubs and trees, along road edges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be applied by knapsack sprayer, vehicle mounted boom sprayer and Controlled Droplet Application (CDA) Sprayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePackaging may vary\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePistol\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e is a fast acting and effective herbicide which both controls existing broad-leaved and grass weeds and provides ongoing residual activity to prevent new weeds from germinating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe systemic action of glyphosate means that it is translocated throughout the whole plant, proving effective control of both seedlings and established weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiflufenican is a residual active substance which sticks to the surfaces forming a barrier which prevents weed germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePistol\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e is rainfast within one hour, increasing potential spraying opportunities. In addition, the residual activity means that herbicide application frequency is reduced as surfaces can stay weed free for up to six months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5 litre bottle is sufficient to treat 1.1ha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePistol\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e gives post-emergence control of both seedlings and established weeds as well as pre-emergence control by forming a surface barrier that prevents germination.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA selection of the plant species that are controlled by Pistol® are listed below\u003c\/b\u003e (please read the label for the full species list):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrasses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnnual Herbs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePerennial Herbs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWoody Plants\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align: top;\"\u003eAnnual meadow-grass \u003ci\u003e(Poa annua)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCouch grass \u003ci\u003e(Agropyron repens)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRough stalked meadow-grass \u003ci\u003e(Poa trivialis)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align: top;\"\u003eAnnual nettle \u003ci\u003e(Urticaria urens)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCanadian fleabane \u003ci\u003e(Erigeron canadensis)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eChickweed \u003ci\u003e(Stellaria media)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCommon groundsel \u003ci\u003e(Senecio vulgaris)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFat hen \u003ci\u003e(Chenopodium album)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMayweed \u003ci\u003e(Tripleurospermum inodorum \u0026amp; Matricaria recutita)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eKnotgrasses \u003ci\u003e(Polygonum spp)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRed dead nettle \u003ci\u003e(Lamium purpureum)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align: top;\"\u003eButtercup \u003ci\u003e(Ranunculus spp)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eMouse-eared chickweed \u003ci\u003e(Cerastium fontanum)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCommon daisy \u003ci\u003e(Bellis perennis)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eRagwort \u003ci\u003e(Senecio jacobaea)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCranesbill \u003ci\u003e(Geranium spp)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e*Dandelion \u003ci\u003e(Taraxacum officinale)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003e*Dock \u003ci\u003e(Rumex spp)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eField forget-me-knot \u003ci\u003e(Myosotis arvensis)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePerennial thistle \u003ci\u003e(Cirsium spp)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003ePlantain \u003ci\u003e(Plantagao spp)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSow thistle \u003ci\u003e(Sonchus spp)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eSpeedwell \u003ci\u003e(Veronica spp)\u003c\/i\u003e \u003cbr\u003eWillowherb \u003ci\u003e(Epilobium spp)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align: top;\"\u003eCinquefoil \u003ci\u003e(Potentilla fruticosa)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e*Perennial weeds such as dandelions and docks emerging from established root-stocks after application will not be controlled.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstructions for use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere to use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor use on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural surfaces not intended to bear vegetation - \u003ci\u003eAreas of soil or natural outcroppings of rock that are not intended to bear vegetation\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermeable surfaces overlying soil - \u003ci\u003eAny man-made permeable surface (excluding railway ballast) that overlies soil and is not intended to bear vegetation\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard surfaces (railway ballast only) - \u003ci\u003eAny railway ballast impermeable surface that is not intended to bear vegetation\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePistol\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e can be applied from February until the end of July when weeds are actively growing and have not begun the process of natural dieback.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"app-window\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"12\"\u003eApplication Window\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJul\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNov\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"tw-text-christi-green-500\" style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"tw-text-christi-green-500\" style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"tw-text-christi-green-500\" style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"tw-text-christi-green-500\" style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"tw-text-christi-green-500\" style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"tw-text-christi-green-500\" style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n\u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Treatments\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack Coverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater Volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpray Quality\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"3\"\u003e1 per annum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"3\"\u003e1.1ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConventional knapsack sprayer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5l\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200-500 l\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoarse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle mounted sprayer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5l\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200-500 l\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eThree star drift reduction nozzles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnapsack with CDA applicator\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.5l\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200-500 l\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolume Median Diameter at least 300 microns\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd half the required water or carrier to the spray tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart gentle agitation and add the required amount of Pistol\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e to the spray tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMix and top-up the spray tank with water to the required level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor maximum persistence do not cultivate or rake the area following application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not use if an impermeable membrane lies between the porous surface and the soil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep an unsprayed buffer zone of 6m around surface water bodies when using vehicle-mounted spraying equipment (2m for handheld equipment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not apply when plants are growing under stress conditions such as drought or water-logging or in windy conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid drift onto non-target plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow 6 months before sowing or planting any subsequent crops and plough or dig the soil thoroughly to reduce any risk of damage to the plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeavy rain following application can wash the herbicide onto sensitive areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-emergence activity is lower when the soil organic matter content is greater than 10% or where organic matter has built up on the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnly use a carrier when applying through a CDA applicator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not apply over drains or in drainage channels, gullies or similar structures for moving water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eActive substances\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDiflufenican\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBio-Chemical Mode of Action:\u003c\/b\u003e Diflufenican belongs to the inhibition of pigment synthesis group of herbicides.\u003cbr\u003ePigment inhibitors work by interfering with pigment production, leaving the chlorophyll unprotected from sunlight. As a result, the cell contents are destroyed rapidly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMobility:\u003c\/b\u003e Diflufenican is a residual herbicide with xylem mobile activity which means that as susceptible plants come into contact with the active substance, it is absorbed through the leaves and roots then moves upwards through the plant within the xylem (water conducting tissues).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplication timing:\u003c\/b\u003e Pigment inhibitors should be applied pre– or early post-emergence. They are most effective when target plants are small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eGlyphosate\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBio-Chemical Mode of Action:\u003c\/b\u003e Glyphosate belongs to the Inhibition of Enolpyruvyl Shikimate Phosphate Synthase (ESPS) group of herbicides. \u003cbr\u003eESPS herbicides work by shutting down the shikimate pathway which is used in the production of the proteins it needs to grow and survive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMobility:\u003c\/b\u003e Glyphosate is a systemic penetrant which means that the active substance can be translocated downwards through the plant within the phloem (sugar conducting tissues) and upwards through the plant within the xylem (water conducting tissues).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplication timing:\u003c\/b\u003e ESPS herbicides are best applied when the weeds are actively growing. They are generally more effective when target plants are younger and in their vegetative phases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eResistance:\u003c\/b\u003e As of 2018, 38 weed species distributed across 37 countries and in 34 different crop and 6 non-crop situations had been identified.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bayer","offers":[{"title":"5L","offer_id":43620805509369,"sku":"6350","price":198.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"1L","offer_id":43620805542137,"sku":"9084","price":54.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/8756\/1209\/files\/Pistol-Bottle-Retouch-TRANSPAREN_min.png?v=1695803346"},{"product_id":"valdor-flex","title":"Valdor® Flex Long Lasting Weed Control","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; cell-padding: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeeds Controlled\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-id=\"79\" class=\"xo-gallery\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"width: 99.6485%;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 26.362%;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.2865%;\"\u003eHerbicide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 26.362%;\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.2865%;\"\u003eValdor\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Flex\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 26.362%;\"\u003eMAPP No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.2865%;\"\u003e20240\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 26.362%;\"\u003eActive Substances\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.2865%;\"\u003eDiflufenican and Iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 26.362%;\"\u003eFormulation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.2865%;\"\u003eWater dispersible granule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 26.362%;\"\u003eAreas of Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.2865%;\"\u003eAmenity vegetation (around), hard surfaces (railway ballast only), natural surfaces not intended to bear vegetation, permeable surfaces overlying soil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 26.362%;\"\u003eAmateur\/Professional\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.2865%;\"\u003eProfessional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amenity.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/how-to-know-which-herbicide-to-choose\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/8756\/1209\/files\/AC-PP_Banner--Herbicides_Article-2025.jpg?v=1751271317\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMAPP 20240\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eActive Substance: 360g\/kg diflufenican, 10g\/kg iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValdor\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Flex is a residual herbicide for pre-emergent \u0026amp; early post-emergence application. It controls a broad spectrum of annual and perennial broad-leaved weeds on amenity vegetation (around) natural surfaces not intended to bear vegetation, permeable surfaces overlying soil, and hard surfaces (railway ballast only). It can be applied once per year at a rate of 0.5kg\/ha.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease note: packaging may vary.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan be used to ensure that \u003cspan data-teams=\"true\"\u003epermeable surfaces like gravel pathways and\u003c\/span\u003e the ground around ornamental plants and trees remains weed free\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for use by local authorities, county councils, highways maintenance, vegetation management contractors, landscapers and many others\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDue to the long-lasting residual activity of Valdor\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Flex, a weed free environment can be achieved alongside a reduction in the amount of herbicide applied\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValdor\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Flex should be applied pre– or post-emergence of the plant species to be controlled. The combination of the two active substances in Valdor\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Flex means that any very young plants that are present at the time of spraying will be controlled as well as providing a residual effect for up to four months. This ensure a long lasting, weed free environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf larger weeds are present, Valdor\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Flex can be applied with glyphosate or a fatty acid to achieve control of the existing vegetation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 500g container comes complete with a measuring cup for ease of use and is ideal for those needing to keep larger areas weed free. The 500g container is sufficient to treat 1 ha.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTarget Species\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValdor\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Flex gives pre– and early post-emergence weed control up to the two leaf stage of annual and perennial broadleaved plants and grasses. It will not control deep rooted perennial plants such as dandelion, thistle or nettles once they are established.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA selection of the plant species that are controlled by Valdor\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Flex are listed below\u003c\/b\u003e (please read the label for the full species list):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrasses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAnnual Herbs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePerennial Herbs\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWoody Plants\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align: top;\"\u003eAnnual meadow-grass \u003ci\u003e(Poa annua)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCocksfoot \u003ci\u003e(Dactylis glomerata)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align: top;\"\u003eBristly ox-tongue \u003ci\u003e(Picris echioides)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDove’s foot crane-bill \u003ci\u003e(Geranium molle)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCommon groundsel \u003ci\u003e(Senecio vulgaris)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHairy bitter cress \u003ci\u003e(Cardamine hirsuta)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKnotgrass \u003ci\u003e(Polygonum aviculare)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eMayweeds \u003ci\u003e(Matricaria spp.)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShepherd’s purse \u003ci\u003e(Capsella bursa-pastoris)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align: top;\"\u003eBlack medick \u003ci\u003e(Medicago lupulina)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDandelion \u003ci\u003e(Taraxacum officinale)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhite clover \u003ci\u003e(Trifolium repens)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGreater plantain \u003ci\u003e(Plantago major)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRibwort plantain \u003ci\u003e(Plantago lanceolata)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePersian speedwell \u003ci\u003e(Veronica persica)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRosebay willowherb \u003ci\u003e(Chamerion angustifolium)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYarrow \u003ci\u003e(Achillea millefolium)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"vertical-align: top;\"\u003eCinquefoil \u003ci\u003e(Potentilla fruticosa)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstructions for Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere to use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor use on:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmenity vegetation (around) - \u003ci\u003eAreas of bare soil around ornamental plants or intended for ornamental planting\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural surfaces not intended to bear vegetation - \u003ci\u003eAreas of soil or natural outcroppings of rock that are not intended to bear vegetation\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermeable surfaces overlying soil - \u003ci\u003eAny man-made permeable surface (excluding railway ballast) that overlies soil and is not intended to bear vegetation\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard surfaces (railway ballast only) - \u003ci\u003eAny man-made impermeable surface that is not intended to bear vegetation\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhen to use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eValdor\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Flex can be applied at any time of year but is most effective when applied pre- or early post-emergence of weeds (up to the 2 leaf stage).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"app-window\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"12\"\u003eApplication Window\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJul\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNov\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"tw-text-christi-green-500\" style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"tw-text-christi-green-500\" style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"tw-text-christi-green-500\" style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"tw-text-christi-green-500\" style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"tw-text-christi-green-500\" style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"tw-text-christi-green-500\" style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"tw-text-christi-green-500\" style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"tw-text-christi-green-500\" style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"tw-text-christi-green-500\" style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"tw-text-christi-green-500\" style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"tw-text-christi-green-500\" style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" fill=\"none\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" stroke-width=\"2\" stroke=\"currentColor\" class=\"tw-text-christi-green-500\" style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem; opacity: 0.5;\"\u003e\n  \u003cpath stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow to use\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e500g\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Treatments\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack Coverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater Volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpray Quality\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 per annum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.5kg\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e300 - 500 L\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConventional knapsack sprayer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCoarse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd half the required water to the spray tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the required amount of Valdor\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Flex to the spray tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAgitate the spray tank to ensure the granules are fully dispersed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop-up the spray tank with water to the required level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKnapsack example - 10g in 10l of water will cover 200m²\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eValdor\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Flex can be applied during cold weather but application to frozen ground should be avoided\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not apply to plants growing under stressful conditions as this may reduce levels of control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhere Valdor\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Flex has been applied to sites which are subsequently to be cleared or cultivated; a period of six months should elapse between treatment and the sowing or planting of subsequent crops AND the soil should be deeply cultivated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid contact with non-target plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiflufenican will build up in the soil when Valdor\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Flex or other products containing diflufenican are used in successive years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor maximum efficacy ensure good coverage and do not cultivate or rake the area after application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDO NOT apply over drains, or in drainage channels, gullies or similar structures for moving water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eActive Substances\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDiflufenican\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBio-Chemical Mode of Action:\u003c\/b\u003e Diflufenican belongs to the inhibition of pigment synthesis group of herbicides.\u003cbr\u003ePigment inhibitors work by interfering with pigment production, leaving the chlorophyll unprotected from sunlight. As a result, the cell contents are destroyed rapidly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMobility:\u003c\/b\u003e Diflufenican is a residual herbicide with xylem mobile activity which means that as susceptible plants come into contact with the active substance, it is absorbed through the leaves and roots then moves upwards through the plant within the xylem (water conducting tissues).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplication timing:\u003c\/b\u003e Pigment inhibitors should be applied pre– or early post-emergence. If applied post-emergence, they are most effective when target plants are small.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIodosulfuron-methyl-sodium\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBio-Chemical Mode of Action:\u003c\/b\u003e Iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium belongs to the ALS (Acetolactate Synthase) Inhibitors group of herbicides.\u003cbr\u003eAcetolactate synthase is an important enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of branched-chain amino acids. ALS inhibitors interrupt this process causing the plant to initially become chlorotic before necrosis of plant tissues followed by whole plant death occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMobility:\u003c\/b\u003e Iodosulfuron-methyl-sodium is a residual herbicide with xylem and phloem mobile activity which means that as susceptible plants come into contact with the active substance, it is absorbed through the leaves and roots then moves to areas of new growth within the xylem (water conducting tissues) or phloem (sugar conducting tissues).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplication timing:\u003c\/b\u003e ALS inhibitors are best applied when the weeds are actively growing. They are more effective when target plants are young and in their vegetative phases.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCustomer Testimonial\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quote-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"quote-container\"\u003e\n\u003ci class=\"fa fa-quote-left quote-icon\"\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"Putting Valdor\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Flex to the test on a heavily weeded gravel site at an international airport was a chance to find out if it would live up to expectations. Long-lasting residual control and ability to minimise resistance were two qualities we were looking for in the product, and we were very impressed by both aspects. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHerbicide resistance is becoming a real issue in the amenity sector, so the fact the product brings new chemistry to our armoury is key. We also found it was particularly clean and easy to work with. There was no foaming in the tank, so the job was swiftly completed. In this trial we combined Valdor\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e Flex with glyphosate due to size of the weeds.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"quote-by\"\u003eAlan Abel\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ch5 class=\"quote-by quote-position\"\u003eComplete Weed Control South and Central Wales\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv id=\"gtx-trans\" style=\"position: absolute; left: -16px; top: 3911.86px;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"gtx-trans-icon\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Valdor Flex","offers":[{"title":"500g","offer_id":43620854431993,"sku":"185211","price":174.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/8756\/1209\/files\/Valdor_Flex_Square.png?v=1726734644"},{"product_id":"katana-residual-herbicide","title":"Katana® Long Lasting Weed Control 50g Bottle","description":"\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; cell-padding: 5px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeeds Controlled\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xo-gallery\" data-id=\"67\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ctable style=\"width: 100%; height: 195.938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\" style=\"width: 99.6485%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 26.362%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.2865%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eHerbicide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 26.362%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.2865%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eKatana®\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 26.362%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eMAPP No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.2865%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e20199\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 26.362%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eActive Substances\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.2865%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eFlazasulfuron\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 26.362%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eFormulation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.2865%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eWater dispersable granule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 58.7812px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 26.362%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003eAreas of Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.2865%; height: 58.7812px;\"\u003eNatural surfaces not intended to bear vegetation, permeable surfaces overlying soil, hard surfaces (railway ballast only), amenity vegetation (around)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"width: 26.362%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eAmateur\/Professional\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 73.2865%; height: 19.5938px;\"\u003eProfessional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.amenity.co.uk\/blogs\/news\/how-to-know-which-herbicide-to-choose\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/8756\/1209\/files\/AC-PP_Banner--Herbicides_Article-2025.jpg?v=1751271317\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatana® is a residual herbicide containing  25% w\/w flazasulfuron. It can be used to prevent emergence of broad leaved and grass weeds on natural and permeable surfaces as well as on railway ballast and around amenity vegetation. Katana® can be applied using a knapsack or a vehicle mounted boom sprayer at a rate of 150g\/ha in 200-600l\/ha water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatana® is an ideal choice for areas where the presence of weeds is not desirable, for example on play areas, mowing margins and shrub beds. Its long residual activity of up to five months means that the number of herbicide applications can be reduced with no loss of efficacy. Where weeds are already present Katana® can be tank mixed with glyphosate to provide a cost effective method of controlling existing weeds and preventing emergence of new weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan reduce the number of herbicide applications that are necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks for up to 5 months\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eControls the emergence of both broadleaved and grass weeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstructions for use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere to use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural surfaces not intended to bear vegetation - \u003ci\u003eAreas of soil or natural outcroppings of rock that are not intended to bear vegetation\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePermeable surfaces overlying soil - \u003ci\u003eAny man-made permeable surface (excluding railway ballast) that overlies soil and is not intended to bear vegetation\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHard surfaces (railway ballast only) - \u003ci\u003eAny railway ballast impermeable surface that is not intended to bear vegetation\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmenity vegetation (around) - \u003ci\u003eAny areas of semi natural or ornamental vegetation, including trees (see product label for susceptible non-target plants)\u003c\/i\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen to use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatana® is most effective when it is applied in the early to late spring before weeds the have germinated. If weeds are visible Katana® should be tank mixed with a suitable foliar herbicide such as glyphosate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"app-window\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"12\"\u003eApplication Window\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJul\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNov\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\" class=\"tw-text-christi-green-500\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n\u003cpath d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\" class=\"tw-text-christi-green-500\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n\u003cpath d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\" class=\"tw-text-christi-green-500\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n\u003cpath d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\" class=\"tw-text-christi-green-500\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n\u003cpath d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Treatments\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack Coverage\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication Method\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication Rates\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater Volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpray Quality\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"2\"\u003e1 per annum\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"2\"\u003e3,333m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eConventional knapsack sprayer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"2\"\u003e150g\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"2\"\u003e200-600l\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"2\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle mounted sprayer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd half the required water to the spray tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd the required amount of Katana® to the spray tank and agitate thoroughly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTop-up the spray tank with water to the required level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor maximum persistence do not cultivate or rake the area following application\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClean application equipment with a diluted ammonia solution following use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Local Environment Risk Assessment for Pesticides (LERAP) must be carried out in accordance with CRD’s published guidance before each spraying operation from a horizontal boom sprayer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCan only be used on natural or porous surfaces such as gravel where the user can establish that the underlying surface is soil, and railway ballast surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMust not be applied to any non-porous man made surfaces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid spray drift onto non-target plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTo avoid build up of resistance do not apply this or any other ALS inhibitor herbicide for control of grass weeds more than once per year\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen treating around amenity vegetation do no apply near species that have been planted for less than 2 years\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDo not allow direct spray to fall with 5m (horizontal boom and train sprayers) or 1m (hand held sprayers) of the top of the bank of any static or flowing water body\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eActive Substances\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFlazasulfuron\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBio-Chemical Mode of Action\u003c\/b\u003e: Flazasulfuron belongs to the inhibition of Acetolactate Synthase (ALS) group of herbicides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAcetolactate synthase is an important enzyme involved in the biosynthesis of branched-chain amino acids. ALS inhibitors interrupt this process causing the plant to initially become chlorotic before necrosis of plant tissues followed by whole plant death occurs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMobility\u003c\/b\u003e: Flazasulfuron is a systemic penetrant which means that the active substance can be translocated downwards through the plant within the phloem (sugar conducting tissues) and upwards through the plant within the xylem (water conducting tissues).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eApplication timing\u003c\/b\u003e: Residual ALS inhibitors are best applied prior to the emergence of weed species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eResistance\u003c\/b\u003e: ALS inhibitor herbicides pose a high-risk of resistance particularly for grass weed species including black-grass, Italian rye-grass and wild oats. To reduce the risk of resistance follow label instructions and rotate use with herbicides with differing modes of action.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Amenity Choice","offers":[{"title":"50g","offer_id":45269622718713,"sku":"18111","price":101.94,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0653\/8756\/1209\/files\/Katana-packshot-50g.jpg?v=1729162280"}],"url":"https:\/\/checkout.amenity.co.uk\/collections\/residual-weed-killers-herbicides.oembed","provider":"AmenityChoice","version":"1.0","type":"link"}