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Technical Updates

Latest technical updates from the team at Agrovista Amenity

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The Butterfly Bush Curve Overlay
17/02/2014

The Butterfly Bush

The Butterfly Bush, Buddleia davidii, was introduced to the UK from China in 1896. It is a non-native invasive species that can be difficult to control.

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Controlling Disease Resistance Curve Overlay
15/02/2014

Controlling Disease Resistance

At this time of year we know only too well that managed turf is often afflicted with disease scars that spoil the appearance and playability of sports turf.

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When is a mare not a mare? Curve Overlay
25/01/2014

When is a mare not a mare?

We are often asked to advise on the control of the weed, Mare’s-tail, causing problems in cultivated land. Mare’s-tail is an aquatic weed, the problem often turns out to be Horsetail.

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Top Pest & Disease Queries 2013 Curve Overlay
24/01/2014

Top Pest & Disease Queries 2013

For the second year in a row, fairy rings and thatch fungi were the most queried subjects at the STRI Pest & Disease Clinic.  

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A Passage from India - Himalayan Balsam Curve Overlay
13/01/2014

A Passage from India - Himalayan Balsam

Himalayan Balsam (also known as Indian Balsam) Impatiens glandulifera is a member of the Balsaminaceae family

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Day of the Triffids - Giant Hogweed Curve Overlay
13/01/2014

Day of the Triffids - Giant Hogweed

‘The Day of the Triffids’, the invasive species Giant Hogweed is not to be messed with. . . because if the sap of this plant comes into contact with the skin it can cause a severe skin condition known as phytophotodermatitis. Worse still, contact with the eyes can cause permanent blindness.

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