Why Steam?
safe, organic & sustainable
With the wealth of information now in the public domain about the health and environmental issues related to chemical herbicides for killing weeds, there is a major shift to adopting non-toxic weed control methods.
Steam weeding is safe for senstive areas such as residential properties, pre-schools and childcare centres, playgrounds, shopping centre precincts, horse arenas, hospitals and retirement villages, endangered species and pollinator habitat, urban water filtration systems (WSUD), waterway edges, spray drift risk zones as well as potable and irrigation water catchments.
Steam weeding does not harm soil microbes, insects, animals or crops.
Steam weeding is safe for use in pasture, urban properties, vineyards, nurseries, orchards and waterways.
The hidden costs of chemical weed control
Herbicide resistance
Repeated application of herbicides leads to many resistant species of weeds and increased application rates and mixing of chemicals, resulting in damage to ecosystems, and increased management costs.
Employee exposure
All chemicals are toxins and safety requirements need to be followed as per OHS, requiring certification and record keeping.
Off target damage
Chemical sprays can cause illness to some people, especially those who are chemically sensitive, and damage desirable vegetation and/or horticultural crops.
Poor public image
Weed killers are a well-known hazard to human health, the environment, safety and sustainability.
Storm and potable water contamination
Ground water, streams, creeks and estuaries may become contaminated with chemicals, causing algae blooms.
Habitat, ecosystems and livestock threat
Contamination endangers frogs, bees and butterflies, fodder and water sources.
