Weed control within Stockport.
Weeds are controlled for the following reasons:
- Appearance – weeds detract from the overall appearance of an area and collect litter.
- Safety – weed growth can interfere with visibility for road users and obscure traffic signs. Weeds in road channels and gullies can prevent or slow down drainage. Their growth in footways may cause uneven slabs and broken tarmac.
- Physical Structure – weed growth can destroy paving surfaces, force apart kerbs and crack walls, so increasing maintenance costs.
All adopted routes, including kerbs, gullies and footways are treated twice a year during the spring and summer months with additional targeted sprays during the back end of the summer period.
The sprays are timed to coincide with the weed growth for maximum control. Following each application weeds can take approximately two weeks for the herbicide treatment to be fully effective and the weed to die off.
The Council uses herbicides which have a very low toxicity to humans, animals and insects and can be used in areas open to the public and their pets.
For further information please get in touch with Stockport Direct on 0161 217 6111 or use our online contact form.