Brand new glyphosate-free residual herbicide available in Ireland

Greg Collins, Envu national account manager, explains the launch of the broad-spectrum herbicide, Valdor® Flex, comes at the perfect time to support amenity contractors in light of increasing legislation around glyphosate use.

“The product contains two active ingredients with different modes of action, offering a residual affect for up to four months.

“Valdor® Flex is a pre-emergence herbicide, but if weeds are present it can be applied in a post-emergence mix with glyphosate or a suitable biological alternative, such as pelargonic acid,” says Greg.

He adds that it can also reduce the number of herbicide applications. “Contractors typically make three or four glyphosate applications a year, but Valdor® Flex could cut this by two-thirds or even eradicate its use if mixed with a biological alternative.”

Greg explains, Valdor® Flex is available to purchase from UniChem and Sprayclear in two convenient pack sizes of 10g and 500g.

The 10g sachets can be mixed with 10 litres of water and will cover 200 m². For contractors requiring large quantities, the 500g bottle is more cost-effective, but Greg warns that careful mixing is required.