in the minutes it mentioned Paul talking about a new organic herbicide - might be helpful for our kikiyu in plots or edging problem
this is the info Kathleen found on 'BioWeed'
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Product Description
BioWeed™ Herbicide is a new generation, wholly plant derived, knockdown and pre-emergent herbicide.
Mode of Action
- Knockdown Herbicide, Pre-emergent Herbicide
Certified Organic
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Australian organic certification
- National Association for Sustainable Agriculture in Australia (NASAA) certification of Certified Organics products for organic farm input. Our NASAA certification number is 8082M
- Biological Farmers of Australia approval of Certified Organics products for use on organic farms in Australia. Our BFA certification number is A1801
Environmental Impacts
Certified Organics products are developed from natural pine and plant extracts with the specific aim of being safer for people and sustainable for the environment.
Earthworms
Field and laboratory trials have shown that not only are Certified Organic products safe for earthworms, they actually continue to thrive after the product has been applied.
Beneficial Insects
Insects and bacteria such as bees and predator mites that come into contact with Certified Organic products after spraying will not be adversely affected.
Biodegradability
Even if spilt, Certified Organic products will biodegrade rapidly, with the most concentrated form of the product being dissolved within a few days.
Soil Residues
Certified Organic products leave no harmful residues in the soil and quickly break down to form a naturally occurring oxide. Unlike systemic herbicides there is no salt build up in the soil.
pH
Certified Organics products are specifically formulated to be alkaline in concentrated form and pH neutral at application. For this reason they do not affect soil pH.
Spray Drift
If there is spray drift, the contact area will only be 'spot' affected: systemic species eradication common to systemic herbicides can not occur.
Odour
Certified Organic products have a distinctive pine odour which dissipates rapidly after use.
Chemical Sensitivity
People known to be chemically sensitive have shown no adverse reactions to Certified Organic Products. See the Testimonials page for independent assessments and endorsements of the product.
local supplier
EE Muir - FIVE WAYS
1985 Sth Gippsland Hwy,
Five Ways Vic 3978
Ph: (03) 5998 1100