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The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) is the code of good practice for the responsible use of rodenticides in rural areas. Anyone who is using rodenticides must apply best practice to limit the amount of exposure to non-target wildlife. Failure to follow these guidelines would eventually result in greater restrictions on who can use […]

Over the past year we have seen significant increases in the prices of many products, glyphosate based herbicides being one of the most affected. ProGreen has absorbed these increases for as long as possible, unfortunately it has now reached the point where we must pass on some of this increase to the end user. The […]

At ProGreen we offer a plethora of total weed killers all with different features perfect for a variety of weeds and grasses. They may contain glyphosate (such as the well-known Roundup range) or newer non-glyphosate options. Total weed killers are very versatile and will attack any green leaved plant they touch, so they are ideal […]

What is Japanese Knotweed? Japanese Knotweed was originally introduced to the UK in 1825 and was intended to be used as an ornamental garden plant. Unfortunately it was not realised until later the invasive nature of this non-native species. The plant is now recognised as one of the most invasive plants in Britain. The plant […]

What is giant hogweed and where is it found? Giant hogweed was introduced into the UK in the nineteenth century being traced back to the Royal Botanic Gardens Kew Seed List. The plants were brought over from the Caucasus Mountains as an impressive ornamental plant, little did they know then how invasive the plant can […]

We are delighted to announce that the Progreen Technical Advice Team have once again all had their BASIS certifications re-confirmed for this year! Alongside this many members of the team are also accredited with their FACTS renewal. What are BASIS and FACTS Certifications? BASIS Being BASIS accredited is very important for our technical team. It […]

Bees are amazing insects that help to pollinate our fruit, vegetables and crops which puts the yummy food we eat everyday on our plates. Sadly, because there are fewer flowers and plants growing across the UK, bees and other insects are finding it hard to find their own food. For this reason, we all need […]

From late March to May, many people are beginning to see the signs of the mare’s tail/ horsetail weed emerging and are thinking about how to control them. Horsetail can be a very difficult weed to gain control of so we have put together a step-by-step guide to help those needing some guidance on how […]

Are you, or do you know an outstanding sprayer operator? The 2018 Amenity Forum Sprayer Operator of the Year Award is now open for entries! Seeking to recognise and reward the high levels of professionalism and standards in the sector, a choice of three fantastic prizes are on offer, including a trip to a world-leading […]