CONSULTANCY SERVICES AVAILABLE - Pitchcare

CONTRACT SERVICESDRAINAGE & CONTRACT SPRAYINGDrainage SystemsBLEC Vibra SandInjectorArea of use - Golf GreensThe Blec Sand Injector is 1mwide. Slits are cut by discs at25cm centres to a maximumdepth of 14cm, 20mm wide.An oscillating cam causesvibration of the injection legs,which enables the slits to befilled to full depth without bridging, whilst shattering thesurrounding soil. The Sand Injector will handle moist sand, leicaand 2-6mm grit.(Needs to connect to existing drainage for operation to providefull drainage benefits).BLEC SandmasterAreas of use - SportsPitches and Golf FairwaysThe injection system on thismachine is on the oscillatingcam principal as describedfor the sand injector above.The machine is 1.5m wide,slits are cut by a rotarydecompactor, blades set a25cm spacings and cutting 15mm slots at a maximum depth of20cm. Thus the ground is decompacted prior to the injection ofdrainage material, and ridging does not occur. Suitable for theapplication of moist sand, leica and 2-6mm grit.AFT Whizz WheelThis system was specificallydesigned to prolong the lifeof compacted, water loggedgolf greens for 10-years ormore without the need forreconstruction. Not only isthis a much cheaperalternative, it enables thecharacter of existing greens,often built up over decades,to be preserved. Instead ofmaterial being added to thegreen, soil is taken away andreplaced with 6mmaggregate (a silicateaggregate) - slits are thenconnected to an existingdrain, or ALS will constructdrainage to a suitable outfall.Benefits are:• Reduced use of temporarygreens through waterlogging• Resulting improvement ingreens soil structure• Better playing conditions• Improved rootdevelopment• Earlier spring growth andreduced diseasesusceptibility“I have had a good working relationship with ALS for a number of years. The guys thatcome on site are very conscientious and never have to be supervised. I would not considerusing any other contractor.”Sean Jarvis, Astbury Hall Golf ClubContract SprayingYou can have beautiful green weed free fairways and sports turfwhen you choose ALS Contract Services.Fast, efficient, safe application of the right herbicide to control allcommon grass weeds.Custom built boom sprayers, ATV’s, knapsack sprayers, CDAsprayers, granule applicators and mist blowers.Pesticide Application• Worm Control• Selective Weed Control• Total Weed Control• Moss Control• Disease Control• Wetter Applications• Growth regulatorapplications on grass• Liquid slow release fertiliser can be applied at the same timeas selective with no additional labour costHighways & IndustrialSite Weed ControlPavements, kerbs and grassverges• Bracken Control• Japanese Knotweed, GiantHogweed or HimalayanBalsam control• Ragwort, Dock and Thistlecontrol (Weeds Act 1959)• Brushwood control-Birch,Gorse, Rhododendron,Broom or Brambles• Weed control in tree andshrub plantingsForestryMist blower applications foraphids, adelgids, caterpillars,etc., in trees and shrubs.Bracken Spraying.“"Blaenau Gwent has had an excellent working relationship with ALS going back 10 years. ALS are contracted to apply selective herbicide to all theauthorities sports fields annually. Blaenau Gwent strive to provide sports clubs with facilities of the highest possible standard including pitches that havegood, dense and weed free pitches. ALS play an important part in our maintenance programme providing a cost effective weed control service. ALS provide afriendly, flexible and reliable service that always works around the needs of the customer. The weather in the South Wales Valleys requires such flexibility!”Alun Watkins, Grounds Operations Manager, Blaenau Gwent Borough Council64 Call 01952 259281/3 for a quote or email janharvey@amenity.co.uk