{"title":"Marestail \u0026 Horsetail Control","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMarestail \u0026amp; Horsetail Control for tough perennial weed problems\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarestail \u0026amp; Horsetail Control products are designed for situations where standard weed management often falls short. These weeds are well known for their persistence, their ability to return from established root systems and their habit of colonising hard-to-manage areas around amenity sites, landscaped zones, paddock edges, pathways, gravel and neglected boundaries. In practical grounds management, that makes them a very different challenge from routine annual weeds. Where users are comparing wider treatment options, it is also useful to explore \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pitchcare.com\/collections\/controls\" title=\"Weed Killer \u0026amp; Controls\"\u003eWeed Killer \u0026amp; Controls\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pitchcare.com\/collections\/weed-killer\" title=\"Weed Killer\"\u003eWeed Killer\u003c\/a\u003e for related herbicide categories and broader control options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe main issue with marestail and horsetail is not simply visible top growth. These weeds are persistent because they recover readily if treatment is mistimed, incomplete or carried out without a wider plan. That is why a dedicated approach to Marestail \u0026amp; Horsetail Control is so important. Rather than relying on repeated cutting or reactive spraying, the goal is to manage active growth properly, reduce regrowth pressure and improve overall site presentation over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy marestail and horsetail need a more deliberate approach\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMarestail and horsetail are often found in places where routine maintenance is already difficult. Hard standings, compound edges, gravel paths, fencelines, service areas and peripheral landscape zones can all provide the space these weeds need to establish. Once in place, they can be awkward to remove using mechanical methods alone, particularly where repeated trimming only tidies the symptom without resolving the problem underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is where a specialist collection such as Marestail \u0026amp; Horsetail Control becomes valuable. On sites where complete vegetation removal is appropriate, related options from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pitchcare.com\/collections\/professional-total-weed-killers\" title=\"Professional Total Weed Killer\"\u003eProfessional Total Weed Killer\u003c\/a\u003e can also form part of the wider decision-making process, especially in non-crop and non-play areas where full knockdown is the aim rather than selective turf preservation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow Marestail \u0026amp; Horsetail Control fits within site management\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe best results usually come when weed control is treated as part of a broader maintenance programme. If the target area is heavily infested, poorly presented or difficult to access, operators need more than just the right herbicide. They also need sensible timing, good coverage and practical equipment that suits the job. That is why related collections such as \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pitchcare.com\/collections\/equipment\" title=\"Equipment\"\u003eEquipment\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sprayers-spraying-equipment\" title=\"Knapsacks, Sprayers \u0026amp; Equipment\"\u003eKnapsacks, Sprayers \u0026amp; Equipment\u003c\/a\u003e are relevant additions to a professional control programme.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether the work is being carried out on an amenity site, around a sports compound, on estate land or in a managed landscape setting, application quality still makes the difference. Accurate spraying, suitable water volume and careful attention to weed growth stage all improve consistency. A more planned approach also helps reduce wasted labour and limits the need for repeated reactive treatments later in the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProfessional use means thinking beyond the first spray\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOne of the biggest mistakes with difficult perennial weeds is assuming the first visible response means the problem has been solved. In reality, Marestail \u0026amp; Horsetail Control often works best when it is part of a more deliberate programme that includes follow-up inspection, repeat assessment and realistic expectations about persistence. These are not weeds that should be treated casually. They demand a more methodical approach, especially on mixed-use sites where appearance, access and operational safety all matter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThat is also why operators should separate this type of control from routine selective turf weed management. Where the aim is to preserve established grass and remove broad-leaved weeds within the sward, other categories are more appropriate. Where the issue is tough perennial weeds in harder, non-turf settings, Marestail \u0026amp; Horsetail Control is the more relevant route.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eApplication care, safety and site protection\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any herbicide work, safe handling and accurate application are essential. Operators need to think about surrounding vegetation, drift, surface type and access before treatment begins. On public-facing or operational sites, careful preparation is just as important as the product itself. That includes selecting suitable equipment, following label guidance and making sure the treatment is carried out responsibly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSupporting items from \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/ppe-safety-equipment-and-apparel\" title=\"PPE \u0026amp; Safety\"\u003ePPE \u0026amp; Safety\u003c\/a\u003e can also play an important role where herbicide handling, transport and application form part of the maintenance routine. Good practice protects the operator, the wider site and any desirable vegetation nearby.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePart of a wider weed control strategy\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsed well, Marestail \u0026amp; Horsetail Control supports cleaner, more manageable amenity and landscape areas by helping tackle weeds that are otherwise difficult to keep in check. It is particularly useful where persistent regrowth has made routine maintenance inefficient or where presentation standards need to be protected across paths, boundaries, compounds and peripheral zones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCombined with wider product selection from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pitchcare.com\/collections\/weed-killer\" title=\"Weed Killer\"\u003eWeed Killer\u003c\/a\u003e, broader category support from \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.pitchcare.com\/collections\/controls\" title=\"Weed Killer \u0026amp; Controls\"\u003eWeed Killer \u0026amp; Controls\u003c\/a\u003e, and reliable application support through \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sprayers-spraying-equipment\" title=\"Knapsacks, Sprayers \u0026amp; Equipment\"\u003eKnapsacks, Sprayers \u0026amp; Equipment\u003c\/a\u003e, it becomes part of a much more effective long-term weed management plan. That is what gives grounds teams, contractors and estate managers a better chance of controlling difficult perennial weeds without letting them dominate the site.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"katoun-gold-5-litre","title":"Katoun Gold Total Weed Killer 5L","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKatoun Gold\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHerbicide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct Name\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKatoun Gold\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMAPP No.\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17879\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eActive Substances\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e500g\/L Fatty acids: pelargonic acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFormulation\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eEmulsifiable concentrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAreas of Use\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAmenity vegetation (around), forest nursery, natural surfaces not intended to bear vegetation, ornamental plant production, permeable surfaces overlying soil including gravel pathways\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmateur\/Professional\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProfessional\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"app-window\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth colspan=\"12\"\u003eApplication Window\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFeb\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMar\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApr\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMay\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJun\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJul\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAug\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSep\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOct\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNov\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg style=\"width: 1.5rem; 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height: 1.5rem;\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n\u003cpath d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n\u003cpath d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003csvg style=\"width: 1.5rem; height: 1.5rem;\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"\u003e\n\u003cpath d=\"m4.5 12.75 6 6 9-13.5\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-linecap=\"round\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWeeds Controlled\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"xo-gallery\" data-id=\"38\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatoun Gold is a non-selective, professional use, contact herbicide, containing 500g\/L fatty acids: pelargonic acid. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTank-mixed with glyphosate, such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/roundup-proactive-360-1\"\u003eRoundup ProActive\u003c\/a\u003e, is effective for the control of Horsetail.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAuthorised for a maximum of four treatments per year. Its non-selective action will control broad leaved plants, moss and grass weeds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eInstructions for use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhere to use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor use on amenity vegetation (around), forest nursery, natural surfaces not intended to bear vegetation, ornamental plant production, permeable surfaces overlying soil including gravel pathways.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhen to use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreatment should be made whilst weeds are actively growing provided the ambient air temperature is more than 15°C. For best results application should be made in the morning when no rain is forecast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow to use\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eNon-Selective Contact Herbicide\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatoun gold should be applied to small broad-leaf and grass weeds at an early stage of development. Thorough wetting of the leaf is vital for optimal results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply, using a hydraulic sprayer or knapsack sprayer, choosing a nozzle type to give the stated water volume and a medium to coarse spray quality (BCPC definition). Use a spray pattern that enables good coverage of the larger weeds to be controlled. Optimum results will be achieved where weeds are small (less than 10cm tall). Katoun Gold is a contact herbicide, therefore, it is very important that all of the weed plant is treated; any areas of leaf shaded by for example other weeds, will not be affected by the treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLength of weed control is dependant upon weed size and prevailing weather conditions. Perennial weeds may regrow as the product is contact acting only with no systemic or residual activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor the control of Horsetail tank-mix:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003ePer 10L water\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKatoun Gold - 1000ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlysophate (360g\/L) - 230ml\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApplied with handheld lance, 1 bar pressure and a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/flat-fan-nozzles?\u0026amp;variant=40957039738923\"\u003e blue 03 nozzle\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplicator\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApplication Rate\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater Volume\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack Size (L)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack Coverage (m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMounted hydraulic sprayer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.5L\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e200 - 500L\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"2\"\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd rowspan=\"2\"\u003e2222\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKnapsack sprayer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.5ml per 10m\u003csup\u003e2\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10% concentration\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Individual Dose\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaximum Number of Applications\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLatests Time of Application\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e22.5L\/ha\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4 per year\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e-\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eApply evenly, avoid overlapping or missing areas. Do not apply in hot, dry weather or frosty conditions. Half fill the applicator with clean water. Add concentrate as required and mix thoroughly whilst adding remaining water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen using Katoun Gold amongst amenity plantings, forest nursery stock or hardy ornamental plan production, extreme care must be taken to avoid contact with or drift onto desirable plants such as grass, leaves of trees and shrubs or ornamentals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDo NOT use on lawns or directly apply to desired vegetation.\u003c\/b\u003e Ensure stems\/trunks have hardened off before application. Care must be taken to avoid any contact with stems. The use of low drift nozzles and\/or shrouded\/hooded sprayers should be used to avoid any drift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer to the associated safety data sheet for full information and guidance on safe transport, storage, handling, use and disposal of this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease refer to the associated safety data sheet for full information and guidance on safe transport, storage, handling, use and disposal of this product.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Certis Belchim","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40957049077803,"sku":"174460","price":195.85,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/7359\/5435\/files\/Katoun_Gold_pack_shot.png?v=1728905981"}],"url":"https:\/\/checkout.pitchcare.com\/collections\/marestail-horsetail-control.oembed","provider":"Pitchcare","version":"1.0","type":"link"}