Japanese Knotweed Solutions Ltd · Japanese Knotweed is a particularly virile and aggressive weed, which propagates through root and rhizome systems. It has the ability to establish

Japanese Knotweed Solutions Ltd

Proposal to Barnfield Construction

To: Barnfield Construction Ltd

Site: Rockcliffe Road, Bacup

For:

Works to Commence the Control and

Eradication of Japanese Knotweed

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Prepared by:


Intellectual property rights remain with

JKS Ltd unless written approval granted

Alexander Dayes

Dated: 24.05.2012



CONTENT

1. Introduction

2. Report Summery

3. Survey Results

4. Japanese Knotweed

5. Legal Status

6. Control Methods

7. Quotation

8. Outline of Works

9. Schedule to Terms of Contract

10. Material Safety Data

1. Tordon 22K 2. Glyfos Proactive

11. Technical Data

1. Tordon 22K 2. Glyfos Proactive



1 REPORT SUMMERY Our recommendation for eradication at this point is to initially cut, clear, stockpile

and incinerate the old surface growth in order to create a ‘level playing field’ ready for the chemical application. These works need to take place quickly before

the new growth becomes entwined with to old thus meaning that it will be damaged during the initial clearance.

A Glyphosate based herbicide will then be applied via traditional knapsack sprayer in May/June 2012. Chemical application at this time of the year can be extremely

effective as the plant has tender new growth which readily accepts the herbicide as attempts to become the dominant species.

These works will then be followed by a 5 year warranty period to monitor the infestation and re-apply the herbicide to any re-growth which occurs.

As the site is to be developed at a later date prior to eradication being achieved a mechanical remediation strategy will need to be implemented. The most

economical solution considering the space available is to relocate the materials impacting on the development layout to an onsite Waste Management Area (The

Bund Methodology). A series of vertical and surface root barrier will also be installed to prevent the plant from migrating back into your site or cross-contamination occurring via members of the public.

Once all our works have been undertaken JKSL will issue a completion document

detailing the methods implemented, site photos and warranty certificate. This document can be included within the information package if the site is sold on.



2 INTRODUCTION This proposal has been developed to qualify the methods and associated costs for

works to assist Barnfield Construction Ltd in the process of control and eventual eradication of Japanese Knotweed from the proposed site known as Rockcliffe

Road. Japanese Knotweed is a particularly virile and aggressive weed, which propagates

through root and rhizome systems. It has the ability to establish growth from very small quantities of this material and therefore all processes of control and

eradication must take account of this ability. Survey work was carried out by JKSL in May 2012 to identify and document the

extent of infestation on the site. The results of this survey work qualified that infestation is well established on the site amounting to some 1,567 square

metres, this figure includes the 7m area recommended by the Environment Agency as appropriate to ensuring roots and rhizome areas are taken into consideration.

A number of alternative approaches have been considered for the control of

Japanese Knotweed on this site. Discussion with Mark Atkinson of Barnfield Construction Ltd has resulted in the recommendation for works as detailed in this proposal.

The extent of Japanese Knotweed infestation in the UK is considerable and there

are a number of Government and other agencies involved in the development of best practices for the control and eradication of the weed. The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 made it illegal to spread the weed and the Environmental

Protection Act 1990 classed the discarded material and associated soil as ‘controlled waste’.

JKSL has used its understanding of the current legislation and the recommended best practice in developing this proposal and continue to evolve our methods and

recommendations to clients in line with current understanding of the problem.



3 SURVEY RESULTS JKSL surveyed the site known as Rockcliffe Road in Bacup. The survey work was

conducted by Alexander Dayes on 22.05.2012. The results are documented below and should be read in conjunction with drawing JK12-7110-01 & JK12-7110-02.

The site is open to access by the general public and contains several

Japanese knotweed infestations.

JKSL surveyed all areas highlighted within the TOPO extents provided. It is

also JKSL standard practice to survey a 15 meter buffer zone around the site. Japanese knotweed was recorded within this buffer to the south and to the north of the site off Rockliffe Lane within the waste ground behind

the rear gardens of Grafton Villas. A further infestation was recorded to the south towards the A6066.

Stands of Japanese Knotweed were noted and measured across the site

and are shown on the drawing in green. These amount to some 180 sq

metres.

Applying the Environment Agencies recommendations of a 7 metre extended boundary around existing growth to include for roots/rhizome spread then the area of Japanese Knotweed infestation on the site is

estimated to be 1,567 sq metres.

Area A is positioned right next to the stream in the north of the site. Due to its location JKSL will apply for a WQM1 (Water Quality Management Application) from the Environment Agency before any herbicides can be

applied. We will be restricted to only using a Glyphosate based herbicide within this area. Due to the characteristics of the herbicide eradication can

take up to 5 years to be achieved.

Area B was recorded at the base of the dry stone wall and is likely to be

connected to the large mature infestation positioned within the adjacent field. It has migrated underneath the wall on to your client’s site over time

and is now becoming well established.

The dry stone wall appears to have held back the vast majority of the plants rhizomes due to the change in levels. Where the levels are similar the plant as readily migrated into your site (near area C opposite the

house).

The large offsite infestation within the field has the potential to have rhizomes extending well into your clients site (please see drawing JK12-7110-01 for further details) however as stated above I feel that this will

not actually be the case. In order to determine this we will need to excavate an exploratory trench along the base of the wall and inspect the

arising’s and exposed sides. If no rhizomes are located then a long vertical root barrier can be installed along the edge of your site in order to prevent the plant from migrating into the new plots.



We would recommend that all the adjacent neighbours are contacted with a view to getting their infestations treated in order to prevent re-infestation of your site.

JKSL have been informed that a Public Footpath is to be put in place across

the site. Unfortunately this extends through Areas B and C which could pose serious cross contamination issues. In the remediation design we have assumed that near area C the footpath can be diverted slightly

around the main infestation. This will however still be well within the potential rhizome area. We have therefore allowed to put in place

mitigating works to ensure that cross-contamination will not occur. You will need to ensure that the sides of the footpath in contact with the infestation are appropriately fenced off from access.

A variety of mechanical remediation options are available however

considering the POS available relocating the materials to a Waste Management Area (WMA) is the most economical solution. We have therefore not included these additional options within the report at this

point.

It should be noted that the WMA area and infestation left in-situ will look unsightly until eradication is achieved. After this the area can be grass seeded or planted up.

We understand that the site is to be developed in the near future and

would strongly recommend that an eradication strategy is implemented prior to construction works commencing.

Site Photographs

Area A



Area B

Area C

Large offsite infestation



Japanese Knotweed growing through the dry stone wall



4 JAPANESE KNOTWEED Japanese knotweed, a rhizomatous perennial was introduced from Asia to Europe

in the mid-nineteenth century as an ornamental and fodder plant. It is an impressive species which grows to a height of 2-3 metres, with bamboo like

stems, arching branches and clusters of creamy white flowers appearing late in the season. The orange to brown coloured, woody, dead stems persist erect throughout the winter and new shoots, produced from the extensive rhizome

system, grow up amongst these the following spring to form dense thickets. The dead stems and leaf litter decompose very slowly and form a deep organic layer,

which prevents native seeds from germinating. Once present at a site, Japanese knotweed increases in area very rapidly and soon forms monoculture stands.

Reproduction is primarily by vegetative regeneration of rhizomes and fresh stems. The rhizome system may extend from a parent plant up to 7 meters laterally and

to a depth of 4 metres. Very small fragments of rhizome (as little as 0.7 gram) give rise to new plants. Fresh stems produce shoots and roots when buried in a soil medium or floated in water. Stems in water may produce viable plants within

6 days.

Japanese knotweed thrives on disturbance and has been spread by both natural means and by human activity. In riparian areas, high water flows disperse fragments of the plant downstream where new colonies form. In the past, fly

tipping and transportation of soil containing rhizome fragments have been a major cause of spread, particularly in the urban environment.

A riparian invasion in South Wales



5 LEGAL STATUS Any excavated soils containing Japanese knotweed which is not scheduled to be

dealt with appropriately on site must be disposed of at a licensed landfill site. It cannot be reused in further construction or landscaping without the appropriate

remediation works being implemented beforehand. When disposing of contaminated soil it is essential that the landfill operator is made aware of the presence of Knotweed and that the soil is not used for landscaping or restoration

works at the tip site. To ensure safe disposal contaminated soils must be buried to a depth of at least 5 metres. Section 34 of the Environment Protection Act

1990 places a duty of care on all waste producers that to ensure that any wastes are disposed of safely and that a written description of the wastes, and any specific harmful properties, is provided to the site operator.

For further information regarding Waste Regulations, contact the Environment

Agency. In 1981, the Wildlife and Countryside Act made it illegal to spread Japanese

Knotweed. Waste regulations that resulted from The 1990 Environmental Protection Act classed discarded Japanese Knotweed material, or soil

contaminated with rhizome, as 'controlled waste' to which the Duty of Care applies. Soil containing rhizome material can be regarded as contaminated and, if taken off a site, must be disposed of at a suitably licensed landfill site, buried to a

depth of at least 5 m.

For further information regarding Waste Regulations, contact the Environment Agency.



6 CONTROL METHODS Japanese Knotweed Solutions have a broad experience in the various methods of

eradication available to clients on a range of differing sites. We currently work directly for the Environment Agency on flood alleviation schemes across the

country and employ the methods detailed below in a range of combinations for house builders, construction companies and land remediation firms.

All of our staff our fully trained and conduct all of our work without the use of sub-contractors, allowing us to maintain the high standards necessary when

dealing with a contaminant of this nature.

Direct Injection

Japanese Knotweed Solutions have incorporated the use of Direct Chemical Injection to various projects where timescales or site conditions

dictate its use. In certain circumstances it may be pertinent to conduct chemical application by

process of a knapsack sprayer. Following a full site survey Japanese Knotweed Solutions will identify areas for chemical injection and those to

receive spray application.

Excavation and Relocation

Due to the constraints of time, it is a common method on a large number of projects to

excavate and relocate the contaminated material to an on-site waste management area or burial in a heat welded geo-textile cell. Our

staff have a considerable amount of experience in the excavation of Japanese Knotweed

rhizome and work strictly to methods onsite, to avoid cross-contamination during these

processes. Our latest developments use technologies adopted by Landfill sites for the safe encapsulation of contaminated material. Our root barrier summary below, outlines our methods of secure heat welding using various available

membranes for a range of different applications.

Root Barrier

With the use of wedge welding machinery we can securely fix geotextile material to a limitless size within contaminated areas. Where necessary these root barriers

can be secured to physical structures, thus giving an impenetrable barrier to prevent growth compromising structures and hard-standings.



MeshTech

Research carried out by Dr Eric Donnelly (R and D Dept. Japanese

Knotweed Solutions Ltd) has proved that Japanese Knotweed can be encouraged to kill itself.

Our new method, MeshTech has been developed which encourages Japanese Knotweed to grow through a

surface applied mesh; the height and size of the mesh being determined by the age of the plant and the height

of the first nodule. Once growth has occurred through the mesh, damage

occurs to the stem via a series of processes including hydrostatic pressure, wind rock and physical damage

caused by friction. The result is that the stems are severed and fall over; lying

on the surface of the mesh. The plants immediate response to this is to send another shoot, then another, then another

and so on; all of which are severed and fall. Stems caught on the surface of the mesh will dry out and

die and will not cause any risk of cross contamination.

The result of this continued unfulfilled growth is the rapid depletion of the plants energy stores beneath the ground. Once the plants energy stores have been fully exhausted

the plant will die. This will typically take three to five years after initial application of the mesh.

Added benefits include embankment retention

and reduction in rhizome cross contamination as well as the obvious benefit of being a non chemical solution and the potential re-use of

the mesh on future projects.



7 QUOTATION

Phase 1 Chemical Treatment of onsite areas only

(Recommended)



PHASE 2 – OPTION 1 Excavation & Relocation to Waste Management Area



PHASE 3 Installation of surface root barriers across the affected section of the public

footpath



8 OUTLINE OF WORKS Introduction

JKSL has assessed the intended development of the site from the plans and

drawings provided by Barnfield Construction Ltd. These plans indicate the intent for excavation across the site, which could reasonably be expected to distribute Japanese Knotweed and root rhizome material more broadly across the site

exacerbating the infestation problem. At the time of writing this document it was not clear whether there would be a net gain or loss of material from site but it

must be noted that soil contaminated with Japanese Knotweed must be removed in a controlled manner and only taken to appropriately licensed tipping sites.

From the site survey it has been noted that the site is adjacent to an open watercourse this therefore highlights the need to inform the Environment Agency

for chemical permissions near a watercourse. As a matter of courtesy the Environment agency are informed of all of our works.

After clearing of old growth the areas to be treated would be separately marked to identify where the differing herbicide spraying is required as marked on the

plan drawing. Planning

JKSL resource is scheduled to meet the need of the various activities detailed

below. Due to the dictates of the growth pattern of the weed and it’s subjectivity to weather and ground conditions we cannot be specific about the date for commencement of works or the elapse time to complete each activity.

Fortunately the discrete activities can be separated out and each element prioritised and scheduled to ensure JKSL resource can be mobilised at the correct

time when conditions are most suitable to optimise success. Preparation

Site Security

The site has an extensive boundary, which is securely fenced. The spraying works

must be fenced from access within the site and the necessary warning signs put in place.

Phase 1

Start Date: May/June 2012 Duration: 2 days

Knotweed Infestation Boundaries

JKSL proposes to identify the area of work activity with a series of high visibility marker poles. These will be moved as necessary to ensure that areas currently

involved in direct work are discretely identified and where necessary the appropriate cautionary and/or warning signage will be used. This is particularly pertinent to the spraying activity. Additional appropriate signage will also be

placed on the site entrance to warn of activity.



Temporary Inspection Area An area to be agreed, near to the infestation area will be marked out and plastic

sheeted for the inspection and cleaning as necessary of all equipment and operatives entering or leaving the site.

Cut and Clear – to be done in early season or winter

A JKSL team of qualified operatives and the necessary supervisor will work to a schedule agreed by the Project Manager to cut existing stands of last season

growth of Knotweed. Each stand area will be cut back leaving stumps to an approximate height of 15cms. This is the recommended height to ensure no root/crown material is included in the arisings.

The cut material will then be transported to an agreed on site area for storage

until disposed of through controlled burning. This method is as per Environment Agency guidelines and reduces the

risk of contamination. Each additional movement of the cut material poses a threat of spreading the infestation therefore controlled burning

within existing infested areas is recommended. This storage area must be clear of all infestations to ensure monitoring and

inspection of all the infested areas can be carried out to assess the growth pattern of the Knotweed on site.

Inspections

The correct time to carry out the spraying operations is determined by the speed of new growth of the Knotweed on site. As stated earlier this is dictated by the

weather and ground conditions of the site and even individual areas within the site where differing patterns of growth may occur.

JKSL HSE qualified inspection foremen will monitor the new growth across the site. The frequency of inspection will be qualified by the speed of plant growth as

we are seeking to identify when the new growth of spears have shown leaves opening. This is usually when growth is approximately 0.5 to1.0M high.

Spraying

Typically the first application of herbicide will be carried out by the JKSL team when the spears have grown and leaves have opened. Application rates as

recommended by the suppliers will be used to spray appropriate areas where growth is at the required level across the site as defined on the drawing. Knapsack sprayers fitted with nozzles delivering medium spray quality (as defined

in the BCPC system) will be used.

Due to the dictates of schedules and other factors, the option to allow new growth to appear may not be viable and therefore alternative chemical application processes may be adopted. Injection of the selected herbicide directly into the

root crown allows chemical treatment to continue outside of a normal growing season.



At all times during spraying activity the areas of work will be qualified and marked as above (see Preparation).

All operatives will be working under the supervision of appropriately qualified JKSL staff.

Phase 2 Start Date: TBC Duration: 1 week

Excavation of Root System (Rhizome)

General

All initial spraying/injecting procedures are carried out to successfully introduce herbicide into the root rhizome.

It is proposed that a mechanical treatment methodology will need to be implemented in order to facilitate the development. The recommended option is

to relocate the materials impacting on the development footprint to a WMA.

Environmental issues All works will be undertaken in a controlled manner, as set out in this document,

to ensure that they do not disperse Japanese knotweed rhizomes throughout the rest of the site.

As our operatives will be working within an infestation in an area to be agreed, near to the infestation area an inspection point will be created. This will be clearly

marked out and lined with geotextile for the inspection and cleaning of all hand tools. A foot wash facility will also be installed and used by each operative every

time they leave the contaminated area to ensure that no rhizomes are dispersed via muddy boots.

This will ensure that cross-contamination doesn’t occur and the Wildlife & Countryside Act (1981) isn’t compromised.

Machinery Security

At the end of every working day all JKSL machinery will be fitted with vandal guards and the dumper trucks will be parked next to the main security cabins.

The excavators will have to be left within the contaminated areas overnight or

cleaned off and moved to the storage area. JKSL propose to refill all machinery at the end of each working day or when

necessary using a bowser or diesel drums which will be located in the storage area. This will be fitted with a padlock which only Phil Whelan will have the key to

it. Deliveries



JKSL will be arranging for items of plant to be delivered to site along with the geotextile membrane. All deliveries will be arranged with JKSL’s site manager Phil Whelan to escort them to the working areas.

Preparation

All machinery used on site will be hired and have all relevant paperwork within the cab or in the possession of JKSL’s senior site foreman. All operatives will have

relevant qualification details on their persons at all times. During the works high visibility warning signs will be put in place as well as banksmen where necessary.

The WMA location will need to be marked out and recorded by the client using digital equipment.

Before the WMA can be lined with an appropriate geotextile membrane the upper

layers of the ground will be removed. As the proposed location is within close proximity of another infestation these materials will be inspected for Japanese knotweed rhizomes. Any that are found will be stockpiled ready to be placed on

top of the WMA where they can be stimulated are re-treated if necessary.

Any sharp objects will obviously be removed to prevent the membrane from being punctured.

Lining

The WMA is lined with a geotextile barrier prior to contaminated material being introduced.

Transferral of Geotextile

The material will be supplied to site and will be transported to the installation site by use of 16ton excavator and lifting straps supplied at delivery. These operations will be carried out by/under the supervision of JKSL.

Preparation of Geotextile

The material will be unwrapped of its protective cover immediately prior to works

commencing and the roll will be manoeuvred into position by means of site machinery or site operatives. Geotextile will be cut to specific size in-place using Stanley fixed hook blade knife.

Welding of Geotextile

Using a 240V petrol generator as a power source with a step-down transformer to provide 110V, the light-weight portable heat wedge welding machine will be

manoeuvred to position to heat weld all seams across the specified area to provide a ‘one-piece’ geotextile cover.

Temperature and speed will be specific to site conditions and test welding will be performed to give optimum seam welds. These test welds are inspected for

integrity to inform temperature and speed settings.

Excavation of Root System (Rhizome)



Prior to commencing excavation works JKSL will use a cat-scan to detect any services that may be present onsite. All service drawings are to be provided by

the client before JKSL attend site.

A detailed inspection of the ground will then be undertaken to determine the location of the Japanese Knotweed. If necessary the excavator will take a shallow scrape over the area in order to expose the rhizomes more clearly. Once

identified these will be highlighted using spray paint or a similar method if deemed necessary.

JKSL then carryout removal of all rhizome from the contaminated area highlighte don the relevant drawing, chasing the root structure until fully removed. JKSL

follow stringent methods to avoid any spreading of contaminated material across the site during excavation and relocation. Specifically the excavator used to

remove the rhizome, remains in the marked area until completion, upon which the vehicle is fully sprayed, as is any machinery used to move material or any vehicle that may enter a contaminated zone. The excavator used to layer the

contaminated material within the WMA will remain until completion and receive full spraying before removal.

Transferral of Waste

Vehicles are to move and remain within the site boundary only - JKSL will ensure that the only time machinery leaves the site boundary is when it is to be removed

from site or for security reasons. Forward tipping dumper trucks will be used to move contaminated material to the

receptor area. These will not be over-loaded (maximum 75% capacity used) to avoid any cross-contamination issues. These dumpers will never drive on

contaminated material within the excavation or receptor area to avoid rhizomes being caught up on the wheels.

The machine loading the dumpers will sit on contaminated material at the edge of the excavation area. Once this area has been remediated the dumpers can enter

the area travelling on remediated land working along the infestation. This will be controlled the excavator driver as well as the dumper driver to ensure that the

dumper doesn’t travel too far. Sorting and Layering

The material will be relocated to the receptor area in layers characterised by the

rhizome viability ensuring that the most viable sections are positioned at the top where they can re-generate and receive further chemical treatment.

The material will be placed in 400mm layers by an excavator so that it can be impregnated with a residual herbicide. The WMA itself should be between 0.5m

and 1.0m high. The exact final depth and precise position of the WMA is to be determined prior to works commencing.

The material will be compacted using the tracker excavator every 350mm.

Decontamination of machinery



All cleaning of machinery is undertaken by hand using shovels, spades and stiff brushes – a mobile jet wash is then used to clean off the remaining material. All

debris are then collected by hand and disposed of in the receptor area. Care is taken to ensure that the angle of the water is facing downward so as not to

disperse small fragments of material any distance. The cleaning of machinery will also not take place near road gullies – only

undertaken at location of excavation site.

The route used between the excavation and disposal areas are fully sprayed after works are complete, this includes all vehicles used.

Back-fill

The treated hole will be back-filled with appropriate material by an appointed person/s.

Vertical Root Barrier

An exploratory trench will be excavated along the edge of our clients side of the footpath so that the full extent of the large offsite infestations rhizome system can be determined. It is envisaged that for the vast majority of the trench

nothing will be encountered.

Due to the location of the infestation and in view of persistence of the plant and its root systems a vertical root barrier will be installed into theis trench to prevent the plant from migrating into the plots.

Vertical Barrier

A HPS vertical root barrier will be installed against the excavated face preventing any re-growth from migrating back into the site. This is secured at the top with

wooden posts and ties. Where possible the barrier itself will also be impregnated with a residual herbicide to further reduce the chances of re-growth.

Backfilling

Once the vertical barrier is installed an appropriate person can backfill to secure it in place. Any excess material will be trimmed off on our next re-visit.

Surface Barrier

If necessary a HSP3 surface barrier will be installed to prevent any viable rhizomes below from compromising the new surface above.

If possible, prior to the barrier being installed the ground will be chemically

impregnated with a residual herbicide. The geotextile barrier itself will also be impregnated with the same herbicide to further reduce the chances of re-growth.

Barriers within the footprint of buildings will be sealed to the perimeter and around any services using unibond or a similar product.

Surface Root Barrier



As the footpath is positioned through the infestations in certain places in order to prevent cross-contamination a surface root barrier system will need to be

installed.

This will allow the public to walk along the footpath without the risk of rhizomes being dispersed via there muddy boots or body parts.

The affected area will need to be prepared using the excavator prior to installing the root barrier, any debris generated can be placed on the WMA. The barrier will

then be installed on the ground following the previous methods. Both the ground and the root barrier will be impregnated with a residual herbicide to further reduce the viability of the infestation.

Once installed a capping layer for the footpath can be placed on top by the client

to protect its integrity. We would recommend that the sides of the footpath are securely fenced off to

prevent public access to the infestations.

Phase 3 Start Date: May/June 2012 Duration: 5 years

Re-Spray

The growth habit and persistence of the plant require an allowance for re-visiting site therefore re-spraying of areas missed during initial visit should be allowed for

within the works package.

Monitor Re-growth It is recommended to continue inspection of the site monitoring all areas for any

additional re-growth and re-spray as may be necessary.

The 5 year warranty product consists of the below:

First 12 months: ~ Site monitoring on a quarterly basis over a nine month period - written report

issued following site visit. ~ Any additional in-situ chemical treatment works as required to eradicate

Japanese Knotweed. ~ No cover is allowed for any costs relating to damage to hard surfaces, structures, or any relocation costs.

~ NB: this warranty covers any additional chemical treatment re-visits necessary due to external factors outside of our control (weather conditions/growth

patterns) timing and number of visits cannot be specified. ~ Additional revisits undertaken to monitor the infestations and re-apply

herbicide over a 4 year period.



9. Schedule to Terms of Contract

Terms of Contract

Client:

Invoice

Address:

Company No:

Contact Name:

Telephone:

Fax:

Email:

Site:

Works: As per attached Schedule of Works

Commencement

Date:

Payment: First instalment: 50% of total order value payable upon order

Balance: 50% payable within 14 days from date of invoice

Payment

details:

Natwest

Account Number: 13372181

Sort code: 01 02 69

Order Number

and payment

reference (Job

number):

Order Value:

Warranty

Option:

The Client confirms that the Company’s terms and conditions of sale attached shall apply

to the exclusion of all other terms or conditions indorsed upon, delivered with or referred

to in any purchase order, acceptance of order or other document delivered by the Client

or any other counter-offer made to the Company save to the extent that any amendment

to or variation of the Seller’s terms and conditions of sale is expressly accepted by the

Seller in writing.

If the Purchaser is a limited liability company, this Contract must be signed by a company

Director and, in the event that the Purchaser fails to pay for any of the services supplied

by Japanese Knotweed Solutions Limited, the signing Director personally guarantees

payment in respect of all sums due from the Purchaser together with all ancillary costs

incurred.

Signed on behalf

of the Client: …………………………… Date:

………………

Accepted on

behalf of the

Company: ……………………………

Date:

………………



(Company Number: 4359188)

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Email: [email protected] Web: www.jksl.com

1. Definitions and interpretation

1.1. The terms defined in the Terms of Contract shall apply to this Schedule.

1.2. Headings contained in this agreement are for reference purposes only and should not be incorporated into this agreement and shall not be deemed to be any indication of the meaning of the clauses to which they relate.

2. Appointment

The Client appoints the Company to perform the Works in return for the Payments.

3. The Company’s obligations

Under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 it is an offence ‘to plant or otherwise encourage’ the growth of Japanese Knotweed. This could include cutting the plant roots and disturbing surrounding soil if not correctly managed.

The Company will use reasonable endeavours to perform the Works in accordance with:

3.1. The Environment Agency guidance document ‘Knotweed Code of Practice- Managing Japanese Knotweed on Development Sites, September 2006; and

3.2. current statutes and regulations enforceable in England and Wales in respect of Japanese Knotweed.

3.3. The Environment Act 1995

3.4. The Environmental Protection Act 1990

3.5. Environment Protection (Duty of Care) Regulations 1991

3.6. The Special Waste Regulations

3.7. The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981

3.8. The Construction Regulations 1996

3.9. The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1994

4. The Client’s obligations

In consideration of the services to be rendered by the Company under this agreement the Client agrees:

4.1. to make the Payments promptly without demand deduction or set-off;

4.2. to ensure the Site is prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Company;

4.3. to afford the Company any right of access to the Site as is required to perform the Works;

4.4. to ensure that all employees, agents and / or contractors of the Client of the Site at the time of the Works must obey the Company’s reasonable orders and instructions;

4.5. to ensure that Site utilities locations are made available prior to a start on site. Non-invasive spray works are deemed to not impact upon utilities however excavation works will require specific location of services. Non supply of site utility locations shall be deemed to mean that there are no services in areas to be excavated – no liability will be accepted by The Company for any damage to services not identified by client.

4.6 to ensure that warranties are paid in advance to ensure continued site guarantee coverage.

4.7 Should a site have Health and Safety issues with particular reference to members of the public and require Herras fencing – this will be installed by Japanese knotweed solutions LTD at cost to the client (rate of £3.45 per panel per week plus labour). Please note that there is a minimum month hire on this product.

5. VAT

5.1. All sums payable under this agreement unless otherwise stated are exclusive of VAT and other duties or taxes.

5.2. Any VAT or other duties or taxes payable in respect of such sums shall be payable in addition to such sums.

6. Lump sum price

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6.1 Where a price is quoted as Lump Sum agreed price this figure is not subject to re-measure.

7. Survey

7.1 The Client understands that the service the company provides to identify Japanese Knotweed is based on ‘reasonable endeavours’ to identify the infestation at the time of survey.

7.2 Due to rapid growth characteristics of Japanese Knotweed no liability for additional cost is accepted by the company for any areas of Japanese Knotweed not identified on the original survey.

7.3 The Client should understand that the underground rhizome system produced by Japanese Knotweed is not visible from surface inspection and that these areas can only be shown as ‘guidelines’ – these areas are identified for discussion purposes only and cannot be used as exact location of root systems.

8. General

8.1. The Company shall not be liable to the Client for loss or damage to the Client’s property unless due to the negligence or other failure of the Company to perform its obligations under this agreement or under the general law.

8.2. The Company warrants that the Works will be performed using reasonable skill and care. Except where the Buyer is dealing as a consumer (as defined in the Unfair Contract Terms Act 1977 Section 12 and/or the Unfair Terms in Consumer Contracts Regulations 1999 Regulation 3(1)) all other warranties, conditions or terms relating to fitness for purpose, quality or condition of the Works, whether express or implied by statute or common law or otherwise are excluded to the fullest extent permitted by law.

8.3. The Company shall be under no liability whatever to the Client for any indirect loss and/or expense (including loss of profit) suffered by the Client arising out of a breach by the Company of this Agreement.

8.4. In the event of any breach of this contract by the Company the remedies of the Client shall be limited to damages. Under no circumstances shall the Company’s liability exceed the greater of the Payments or the amount of any valid insurance available to meet the claim.

8.5. The Company shall not be liable for failure or delay in fulfilling any of its obligations, where fulfilment therefore is prevented, frustrated, impeded, delayed or rendered uneconomic by circumstances or events beyond the Company’s reasonable control.

9. Warranties – 12 Month

8.1 When the Company enters in to a twelve month warranty the following operations are covered at no additional cost to the client.

8.1.1 Site monitoring on a monthly basis for a three month period – written report issued following site visit.

8.1.2 Site monitoring on a quarterly basis over nine month period – written report issued following each site visit

8.1.3 Any additional ‘in situ’ chemical treatment works as required to eradicate Japanese Knotweed.

8.1.4 No cover is allowed for any costs relating to damage to hard surfaces, structures or any relocation costs.

Warranties – 5 Year and 10 Year

8.2 When the Company enters in to a five or ten year warranty the standard 12 month obligations apply

8.3 Annual re-visits and written report issued for an additional 4 year or 9 year period respectively

10. Warranties – 5 Year and 10 Year Insurance Backed

9.1 Insurance backed warranties include the same operations as the standard warranties but will be backed by a performance bond. This facility can be set up for contracts greater than £5000 in value. The bond is designed to guarantee our performance of our contract agreement to you. (ie to eradicate the weed, carry out annual site inspection visits and eradicate any re-growth.) This does not cover unassociated new growth of the weed. In the event that we default upon our agreement, the beneficiary will be able to make a claim against the bond. The following points relate to the bond facility.

9.1.1 The value of the bond provided will be 10% of the contract value. This cover will be an aggregate amount for the entire 5 year period of the bond to cover the site

address you request the bond to apply to.

9.1.2 The bonds are issued in 5 year contracts but due to the current financial climate, this had recently been amended so that it is issued in 3 stages. You will receive an initial bond for 3 years followed by a bond for 1 year then another bond for 1 year. It will automatically be renewed for you and the bond issued.

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9.1.3 If a 10 year bond is required this will be made up of a 3 year bond followed by an annual renewal for the remaining 7 years.

9.1.4 The beneficiary of the bond will be the employer of our contract. If an additional beneficiary is required, this must be made clear prior to application.

9.1.5 Where more than one beneficiary is required on a bond, the standard 5 years aggregate bond value (ie 10% of the contract value) will be available to be claimed in full or part by any of the beneficiaries without any pre-arranged apportionment to each.

9.1.6 Amendments to the bond (change or addition of beneficiary) after issue will be subject to an additional charge and are subject to authorisation.

11. Termination for breach

The following obligations are conditions of this agreement and any breach of them shall be deemed a fundamental breach which shall determine this agreement immediately and the rights and liabilities of the parties shall then be determined in accordance with clause 7:

11.1. Failure on the part of the Client to make punctual payment of all sums due to the Company under the terms of this agreement;

11.2. The levying of any distress or execution against the Client or their making any composition or arrangement with creditors or being a company the Client’s liquidation (other than a members’ voluntary liquidation with the written consent of the Client.

12. Termination consequences

12.1. In the event of this agreement being determined whether by Notice breach or otherwise the Client shall immediately pay to the Company:

12.1.1. all arrears of Payments and any other sums due under the terms of this agreement, and

12.1.2. all further sums which would but for the determination of this agreement have fallen due by the end of the term.

12.2. Either party shall be entitled to exercise any one or more of the rights and remedies given to it under the terms of this agreement and the determination of this agreement shall not affect or prejudice such rights and remedies and each party shall be and remain liable to perform all outstanding liabilities under this agreement notwithstanding that the other may have exercised one or more of the rights and remedies against it.

12.3. Any right or remedy to which either party is or may become entitled under this agreement or in consequence of the other’s conduct may be enforced from time to time separately or concurrently with any right or remedy given by this agreement or now or afterwards provided for and arising by operation of law so that such rights and remedies are not exclusive of the other or others but are cumulative.

13. Miscellaneous

13.1. All sums due from the Client to the Company which are not paid on the due date (without prejudice to the rights of the Company under this agreement) shall bear interest from day to day at the monthly rate of 2%.

13.2. The receipt of money by either of the parties shall not prevent either of them from questioning the correctness of any statement in respect of such money.

13.3. Both parties shall be released from their respective obligations in the event of national emergency war prohibitive governmental regulation or if any other cause beyond the reasonable control of the parties or either of them renders the performance of this agreement impossible whereupon all money due under this agreement shall be paid immediately.

13.4. If any provision of this agreement is declared by any judicial or other competent authority to be void voidable illegal or otherwise unenforceable the remaining provisions of this agreement shall remain in full force and effect unless the Company in the Company’s discretion decides that the effect of such declaration is to defeat the original intention of the parties in which event the Company shall be entitled to terminate this agreement by 30 days’ notice to the Client and the provisions of clause 8 shall apply accordingly.

13.5. Each party acknowledges that this agreement contains the whole agreement between the parties and that it has not relied upon any oral or written representation made to it by the other or its employees or agents and has made its own independent investigations into all matters relevant to it.

13.6. This agreement supersedes any prior agreement between the parties whether written or oral and any such prior agreements are cancelled as at the date of this Agreement but without prejudice to any rights which have already accrued to either of the parties.

13.7. Any decision exercise of discretion judgment or opinion or approval of any matter mentioned in this agreement or arising from it shall be binding on a party only if in writing and shall be at its sole discretion unless otherwise expressly provided in this agreement.



13.8. Each of the parties shall give notice to the other of the change or acquisition of any address or telephone or similar number at the earliest possible opportunity but in any event within 48 hours of such change or acquisition.

13.9. All notices to be given under this agreement shall be in writing and shall either be delivered personally or sent by first class or airmail prepaid post or by telex, cable or facsimile transmission and shall be deemed duly served:

13.9.1. in the case of a notice delivered personally, at the time of delivery;

13.9.2. in the case of a notice sent inland by first class prepaid post, 2 clear business days after the date of dispatch; and

13.9.3. in the case of a facsimile transmission, if sent during normal business hours then at the time of transmission and if sent outside normal business hours then on the next following business day provided that a confirmatory copy is sent by first class prepaid post or by hand by the end of the next business day.

13.10. Each notice shall be addressed to the address of the party concerned set out in this agreement or to such other address as that party shall have previously notified to the sender.

13.11. This agreement and all rights under it may be assigned or transferred by the Company.

13.12. This agreement shall be governed by English law in every particular including formation and interpretation and shall be deemed to have been made in England.

13.13. Any proceedings arising out of or in connection with this agreement may be brought in any court of competent jurisdiction in England and Wales.

13.14. All rights granted to either of the parties shall be cumulative and no exercise by either of the parties of any right under this agreement shall restrict or prejudice the exercise of any other right granted by this agreement or otherwise available to it.

13.15. No term shall survive expiry or termination of this agreement unless expressly provided.

13.16. The failure by either party to enforce at any time or for any period any one or more of the terms or conditions of this agreement shall not be a waiver of them or of the right at any time subsequently to enforce all terms and conditions of this agreement.

13.17. During the term of this Agreement the Company shall be an independent Company and not the servant of the Client and the Company shall not be subject to directions from the Client as to the manner in which he performs his work.

13.18. Each of the parties shall pay any costs and expenses incurred by it in connection with this agreement.

13.19. A person who is not a party to this agreement has no rights under the Contracts (Rights of Third Parties) Act 1999 to enforce any terms of this agreement.



10.1 Tordon 22k MATERIAL SAFETY DATA

10.1.1. IDENTIFICATION

Preparation: TORDON 22K

Supplier: Nomix-Chipman Ltd, Portland Building, Portland Street,

Staple Hill, Bristol, BS16 4PS.

Tel. 0117 9574 574

Fax.0117 9563 461

Chemical Emergency Agency Service (24 hr): Tel. 01865 407 333

10.1.2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION ON INGREDIENTS

Composition

Picloram potassium salt: 278g/l

CAS No. 002545-60-0

Inert ingredients: Balance

MAFF No: 05790

10.1.3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

May cause sensitisation by skin contact and is harmful to aquatic organisms.

10.1.4. FIRST-AID MEASURES

Inhalation

Remove patient to fresh air. Consult a physician.

Skin contact

Immediately wash skin with soap and plenty of water. Remove all contaminated clothing.

Wash contaminated clothing before re-use.

Eye Contact

Irrigate immediately with water for at least 5 minutes. Consult medical personnel.

Ingestion

Do not induce vomiting. Call a physician. The decision of whether to induce vomiting or

not should be made by an attending physician.

Medical Advice

Never give fluids or induce vomiting if patient is unconscious or having convulsions.

Physician

No specific antidote. Supportive care. Treatment based on judgement of physician in

response to symptoms of patient.

10.1.5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media

Water, for or fine spray. Carbon dioxide. Dry chemical. Foam.

Hazardous Combustion Products

During a fire smoke may contain original material in addition to unidentified toxic and/or

irritating compounds.

Protection of Firefighters

Wear protective clothing and use self-contained breathing apparatus.

Additional Information

Keep containers cool by spraying with water. Contain run-off to prevent entry in to water

or drainage systems.

10.1.6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal precautions

Wear appropriate safety clothing and eye/face protection. (see section 8)

Methods of cleaning up



Soak up with sand or other non-combustible absorbent material and place in to containers

for disposal. For large spills, barricade area and consult manufacturer. If further

assistance is required telephone emergency contact number.

Environmental Precautions

Do not wash in to sewers or into any body of water. Advise water authority if spillage has

entered watercourse or drainage system.

10.1.7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Handling

Wear coveralls and protective gloves when handling the concentrate. Use good personal

hygiene. Do not consume or store food in the work area. Wash hands and exposed skin

before eating, drinking, smoking, and after work. Avoid eye contact. Remove

contaminated clothing immediately and wash skin area with plenty of water.

Storage

Product should be stored in compliance with local regulations. Store in a cool, dry, well-

ventilated place in the original container. Protect form excessive heat and cold. Do not

store near food, drink, animal feeding stuffs, pharmaceuticals, cosmetics or fertilisers.

Keep out of reach of children.

10.1.8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS / PERSONAL PROTECTION

Exposure Guidelines: Picloram: Airborne Threshold Limit Value (TLV) is 10mg/m3 TWA-

8 hours.

Engineering Controls: Good ventilation should be sufficient for most conditions. Local

exhaust ventilation may be necessary for some operations.

Respiratory protection: When airborne exposure guidelines and/or comfort levels may

be exceeded or under emergency conditions, use an approved positive-pressure self-

contained breathing apparatus.

Hand/Skin protection: For brief contact, no precautions other than clean body-covering

clothing and chemical resistant gloves should be needed. For emergency conditions use

protective clothing impervious to this material.

Eye protection: Use safety glasses. Where contact with liquid is likely, chemical goggles

are recommended.

10.1.9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Appearance: liquid

Colour: dark brown

Boiling Point: 100°C (approx)

Flash Point: >100°C (TCC)

Vapour Pressure: 22mm hg/20°C (approx)

Density: 1.14 g/cm3 (approx)

Solubility in water: miscible

pH: 9.0 - 11.2

10.1.10. STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability: Is stable under normal storage conditions.

Conditions to avoid: Avoid extremes of temperatures.

Materials to avoid: Strong basic, acidic or oxidising materials.

Hazardous Decomposition Products: None under normal conditions of storage and

use.

10.1.11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Inhalation

No adverse effects anticipating by this route of exposure incidental to proper handling.

Skin Contact

The dermal LD50 for rabbits is >2000mg/kg. A single prolonged exposure is not likely to

result in the material being absorbed through the skin in harmful amounts.

Sensitisation

Sensitising to guinea pig skin.



Eye Contact

May cause irritation.

Ingestion

No adverse effects are anticipated by this route of exposure incidental to proper handling.

10.1.12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Assessment largely or completely based on data for active ingredient.

Persistence and Degradability

The major route of degradation is by photolysis and photo degradation. Microbial

degradation leads to formation of parent acid, which undergoes further degradation. Half-

life of the parent acid in soil is dependant on conditions and is approximately 10 - 278

days.

Aquatic toxicity

Based on the acid.

Acute LC50 for daphnids is reported to be 68mg/l.

Acute toxicity EC50 for green algae is 37mg/l.

Based on data for the formulation.

Dietary LC50 for sheepshead minnow (Cyprinodon variegatus) is >100mg/l

Avian Toxicity

Based on data formulation.

Dietary LC50 for mallard duck is >10mg/kg of diet.

Dietary LC50 for bobwhite quail is >10mg/kg of diet.

Other Information

Active ingredient:

Material is practically non-toxic to bees on an acute basis.

10.1.13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Product

Do not contaminate ponds, water ways or ditches with chemical or used container. Wash

out thoroughly. Container and washings must be disposed of safely and in accordance

with applicable regulations. The preferred options are to send to licensed reclaimers or to

permitted incinerators. Do not re-use container for any purpose.

10.1.14. TRANSPORT INFORMATION

Sample shipment not allowed by mail. Product is not classified for any mode of

transportation.

10.1.15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

Hazard Symbol: Xi Irritant

Risk Phrases: May cause sensitisation by skin contact (R43)

Safety Phrases

Wear suitable protective clothing and gloves (S36/37)

Wear suitable protective face shield when handling the concentrate (S36/37/39)

Keep out of reach of children (S2)

Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs (S13)

When using do not eat, drink or smoke (S20/21)

10.1.16. OTHER INFORMATION

The information contained within this Material Safety Data Sheet does not constitute the

users own assessment of workplace risk as required by other national health and safety

legislation such as the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and the Control of

Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (1988).

Always read the label. Use pesticides safely.

The information in this data sheet is to the best of our knowledge true and accurate, but

all instructions, recommendations and suggestions are made without guarantee. Since the

conditions of use are beyond their control, JKSL and its subsidiaries disclaim any liability

for loss or damage suffered from use of this information. Furthermore no liability is



accepted if use of any product in accordance with these instructions, recommendations and suggestions infringes any patent.

10.2. Glyfos Proactive – MATERIAL SAFETY DATA

10.2.1 IDENTIFICATION

Preparation : GLYFOS PROACTIVE

Supplier: Nomix-Chipman Ltd, Portland Building, Portland Street,

Staple Hill, Bristol, BS16 4PS.

Tel. 0117 9574 574

Fax.0117 9563 461

Chemical Emergency Agency Service (24 hr): Tel. 01865 407 333

10.2.2. COMPOSITION/INFORMATION OF INGREDIENTS

Active Ingredient : Glyphosate, in the form of it’s isopropylamine salt.

Chemical Name : Glyphosate, isopropylamine salt.

CAS Name : Glycine, N-(phosphonomethyl)-with 2-propanamine (1 : 1)

CAS No : 38641-94-0

Active Ingredient : Glyphosate, isopropylamine salt 41%

Inert Ingredient : Surfactant water etc. 59%

MAFF No : 07800

10.2.3. HAZARDS IDENTIFICATION

Health Hazards Acute and Chronic. Likely routes of exposure, skin contact and

inhalation.

Eye Contact

The product may cause pain, redness and tearing based on toxicity studies.

Skin Contact

The product is no more than slightly toxic and no more than slightly irritating based on

toxicity studies.

Ingestion

The product is no more than slightly toxic based on toxicity studies. No significant adverse

health effects are expected to develop if only small amounts (less than a mouthful) are

swallowed. Ingestion of similar formulations have been reported to produce

gastrointestinal discomfort with irritation of the mouth, vomiting and diarrhea. Oral

ingestion of large quantities of one similar product have been reported to result in

hypertension and lung edema.

Inhalation

The product is no more than slightly toxic if inhaled based on toxicity studies.

10.2.4. FIRST AID MEASURES

Emergency and First Aid Procedures;

If in Eyes

Immediately hold eyelids open and flush with plenty of water for at least 15 minutes. Get

medical attention.

If Swallowed

The product will cause gastrointestinal tract irritation. Immediately dilute by swallowing

water or milk. Get medical attention.

If Inhaled

Remove individual to fresh air. If not breathing, give artificial respiration, preferably

mouth-to-mouth. Get medical attention.

10.2.5. FIREFIGHTING MEASURES

Extinguishing Media & Produce

Water spray, foam, dry chemical, carbon dioxide or any class B extinguishing agent. Fight

fire upwind. Avoid heavy hose streams. Dyke area to prevent water run-off. Fire fighters

and others that may be exposed to vapours, mists, combustion products should wear full

protective clothing and self contained breathing apparatus. Equipment should be

thoroughly cleaned after use.



Hazardous Decomposition Products

The essential breakdown products are carbon monoxide, carbon dioxide, phosphorus

pentoxide and nitrogen oxide.

Unusual Fire Hazards

None

10.2.6. ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES

Personal Precautions

Observe all protection and safety precautions when cleaning up spills. See section 8.

Steps to be taken in case of Spill

Small spills on the floor or other impervious surface should be soaked up with towels or

other absorbent material and discarded in the usual way. Clean the spill area with soap

and water and rinse the area thoroughly.

Large, liquid spills on the floor or other impervious surface should be contained or dyked

and then absorbed with attapulgite, bentonite or other absorbent clays. Collect the

contaminated absorbent material, place in a metal drum and dispose of in accordance

with the instructions under disposal. (see section 13). Thoroughly scrub floor or other

impervious surface with a strong industrial detergent and rinse with water. Large spills

that soak into the ground should be dug up, placed in metal drums and disposed of in

accordance with instructions provided under disposal.

Leaking containers should be separated from non-leaking containers and either the

container or it’s contents transferred to a drum or other non-leaking container and

disposed of in accordance with instructions provided under disposal. Any recovered spill

liquid should be similarly collected and disposed of.

10.2.7. HANDLING AND STORAGE

Precautions during Handling

Do not get in eyes or breath mist or get in or on clothing. Avoid breathing vapour or spray

mist. Wash both hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the

toilet. Remove clothing immediately if pesticides get inside. Then wash thoroughly and

put on clean clothing (personal protection - see section 8). Spray solutions of the product

should be mixed, stored or applied using only stainless steel, aluminium, fibreglass,

plastic or plastic lined containers.

DO NOT MIX, STORE OR APPLY THIS PRODUCT OR SPRAY SOLUTIONS OF THIS PRODUCT

IN GALVANISED OR UNLINED STEEL (EXCEPT STAINLESS STEEL) CONTAINERS OR SPRAY

TANKS.

Do not apply directly to water, to areas where surface water is present or to intertidal

areas below the mean high water mark. Do not contaminate water when disposing of

equipment wash waters.

Precautions to be taken in Storing

Do not contaminate water, foodstuffs, feed or seed by storage or disposal.

10.2.8. EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION

Respiratory Protection

The undiluted product is not likely to present an airborne exposure concern during normal

handling. In the event of an accidental discharge of the material during handling which

produces a heavy vapour or mist, workers should put on respiratory protection equipment

approved by the Local Authorities. Respirators are not required for application of diluted

product.

Protective Gloves

Wear heavy duty, natural rubber gloves.

Eye Protection

Wear goggles, face shield or safety glasses.

Skin Protection

Wear appropriate protective clothing to prevent skin contact. Applicators and other

handlers must wear long sleeved shirts, long pants, shoes plus socks and protective

eyewear.



Work/Hygiene Practices

Do not get in eyes or get in or on clothing. Avoid breathing vapour or spray mist. Wash

hands before eating, drinking, chewing gum, using tobacco or using the toilet. Wash

thoroughly with soap and water after handling. Discard clothing and other absorbent

materials that have been drenched or heavily contaminated with concentrate. Do not re-

use them.

10.2.9. PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROPERTIES

Physical State: Clear, viscous solution

Colour: Amber-coloured

Odour: Practically odourless to slight amine-like odour

Melting Point: Below 0°c

pH: 4.5 (1% concentration in water) at 20°c

10.2.10 STABILITY AND REACTIVITY

Chemical Stability

The product is stable at ambient temperature.

Hazardous Decomposition or By-products

None however see section 5.

Materials to Avoid

GALVANISED OR UNLINED STEEL (EXCEPT STAINLESS STEEL) CONTAINERS. This product

or spray solutions of this product react with such containers and tanks to produce

hydrogen gas which may form a highly combustible gas mixture. This gas mixture could

flash or explode, causing serious personal injury.

Hazardous Polymerisation

Does not occur. This product can react with caustic (basic) materials to liberate heat. This

is not a polymerisation but rather a chemical neutralisation in an acid base reaction.

10.2.11. TOXICOLOGICAL INFORMATION

Ingestion (oral): Practically non-toxic (Rat LD50 above 5000mg/kg).

Skin (dermal): Practically non-toxic (Rabbit LD50 above 2000mg/kg).

Inhalation: Rat 4-hr LC50 above 4.86mg/l.

Eye Irritation: Moderately irritant.

Skin Irritation: Practically not irritant to rabbit skin.

Allergy: No sensitising property towards guinea pigs in the Magnusson-Kligmann

Maximisation test.

Carcinogenicity: EPA has classified glyphosate in category E (evidence of non-

carcinogenicity for humans)

10.2.12. ECOLOGICAL INFORMATION

The active ingredient (glyphosate acid) is rapidly deactivated by absorption to clay

particles.

The acute toxicity of the product is:-

Fish- Rainbow Trout 96-hr LC50

Bluegill Sunfish 96-hr LC50

18.6mg/l (static)

11.9mg/l

Invertebrates- Daphina Magna 48-hr EC50 21.6 mg/l

Birds- Bobwhite quail and mallard duck LD50 (glyphosate

acid)

Above

2000mg/kg

Algae- Algae 72-hr EC50 17.4mg/l

Bees- Honey Bees LD50 oral Above 100ug/bee

10.2.13. DISPOSAL CONSIDERATIONS

Wastes resulting from the use of this product that cannot be used or chemically

reprocessed should be disposed of in accordance with local procedures.



Emptied container retains vapour and product residue. Observe all labelled safeguards

until container is cleaned or destroyed. DO NOT CUT OR WELD ON OR NEAR THIS

CONTAINER.

Plastic Containers: Do not re-use container. Triple rinse container, the puncture and

dispose of via Local Authority Services as a hazardous waste.

10.2.14. TRANSPORT

Not hazardous for Transport.

10.2.15. REGULATORY INFORMATION

EU Label : Not classified as dangerous

Safety Phrases

Wear suitable protective gloves and face protection (face shield) when handling

the concentrate or connecting container to equipment.

Wear suitable protective clothing (impermeable coverall or impermeable trousers

and rubber boots), suitable protective gloves and face protection (face shield)

when using hand held rotary atomisers.

Do not breath spray.

Wash all protective clothing thoroughly after use, especially the inside of gloves.

When using do not eat, drink or smoke.

Wash concentrate from skin or eyes immediately.

Wash hands and exposed skin before meals and after work.

Keep out of the reach of children.

Keep away from food, drink and animal feeding stuffs.

Harmful to fish or other aquatic life. Do not contaminate surface waters or ditches

with chemical or used container.

Keep in original container, tightly closed in a safe place.

Empty container completely and dispose of safely.

10.2.16. OTHER INFORMATION

The information contained within this Material Safety Data Sheet does not constitute the

users own assessment of workplace risk as required by other national health and safety

legislation such as the Health and Safety at Work Act (1974) and the Control of

Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations(1988).

Read the label before you buy: Use pesticides safely.

Date of MSDS Review: 16.05.99 Supersedes MSDS Dated: 06.01.98

The information in this data sheet is to the best of our knowledge true and accurate, but

all instructions, recommendations and suggestions are made without guarantee. Since the

conditions of use are beyond their control, Japanese Knotweed Solutions and its

subsidiaries disclaim any liability for the loss or damage suffered from use of this

information. Furthermore no liability is accepted if use of any product in accordance with

these instructions, recommendations and suggestions infringes any patent.

Nomix-Chipman Limited 1999



11.1 TECHNICAL DATA MAFF No: 05790

Selective residual herbicide TORDON™ 22

DESCRIPTION

A persistent selective weed killer in liquid form containing 240g/l (21.1% w/w) picloram

as potassium salt.

USES

For the control of a wide range of deep-rooted perennial and herbaceous weeds on land

not intended for cropping. Also for the control of woody weeds and scrub.

ADVANTAGES

Kills tough deep-rooted perennial weeds including notoriously resistant species such as

Japanese Knotweed and Mugwort.

Effective against many woody weeds.

Acts both through the foliage and the roots.

Residual activity for up to two years.

Does not kill grasses.

DIRECTIONS AND AREAS FOR USE

Time of spraying

For industrial weed control, the best treatment time is late winter or early spring. This will

prevent development of most broad-leaved species for the rest of the season. For grass

areas excellent results can be achieved with treatment coinciding with periods of vigorous

growth.

Application

Half fill spray tank with water, add the recommended quantity of Tordon 22K and then the

remainder of the water.

a. For spray boom application, use the recommended rate of Tordon 22K in 450 litres

water per hectare.

b. For power sprayer application e.g. handlances, use the recommended rate of

Tordon 22K in 1000-2000 litres of water and apply as a drenching spray.

c. For localised treatment with a knapsack sprayer, use a solution of 150ml Tordon

22K in 18 litres of water and apply as a drenching spray. Apply at a pressure of 0.7

bar.

After filling the spray tank, agitate thoroughly to ensure a complete and uniform solution.

Use the made-up solution within 24 hours of mixing. Agitate thoroughly throughout

spraying.

Do not leave to stand overnight.

APPLICATION RATES

Use Rate

litres/ha

Water

volume

litres/ha

Equipment

White clover, creeping thistle,

hogweed, plantains

2.8

450

Hydraulic boom or

knapsack sprayer fitted

with suitable nozzle to

deliver medium quality

spray (as defined in the

BCPC system).

Common bird's-foot trefoil, field

bindweed, creeping buttercup,

burdocks, cat's ear, common

chickweed, colt's foot, creeping

cinqufoil, dandelion, docks, hawkweed,

japanese knotweed, mugwort,

common nettle, silverweed, tansy,

cotton thistle, rosebay willowherb,

yarrow

4.2 - 5.6

Wild mignonette, common ragwort 8.4



Bracken, brambles 11.2

Note: Bracken should be treated 2-4 weeks before frond emergence.

At the above rates Tordon 22K has a negligible effect on grasses - transitory yellowing

may occur. Clover species are highly susceptible and will be eliminated from treated

areas.

NOTES FOR GUIDANCE

AVOID SPRAY DRIFT

Do not spray in windy weather. Do not permit spray drift to contaminate cropland or

irrigation water or to drift onto or within the root zone of crops, hedges or fruit,

ornamental or forest trees or gardens.

WASH EQUIPMENT THOROUGHLY

Wash equipment thoroughly several times after use, with water and/or a liquid detergent.

Spray out. Fill with water and spray out several times before storage, disposing of the

washings in a safe place. Equipment used for applying Tordon 22K should not be used for

applying other materials to valuable crops.

SENSITIVE PLANTS

Sensitive plants may be harmed by residues of Tordon 22K in soil and treated vegetation.

Do not apply Tordon 22K on or adjacent to soil, which may be used as garden topsoil,

potting soil, etc. or to grass, which may be cut and used as mulch or for compost for

horticultural or garden crops. Do not use cuttings from treated grass for mulching or

composting.

On level ground there is negligible lateral movement but do not apply Tordon 22K around

desirable trees or shrubs or where their roots may take up a lethal dose, care should be

taken on slopes to prevent leaching into areas where desirable shrubs, etc. are present.

PRECAUTIONS

WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (COVERALLS) AND SUITABLE PROTECTIVE

GLOVES when handling the concentrate.

WHEN USING, DO NOT EAT, DRINK OR SMOKE.

WASH CONCENTRATE from skin or eyes immediately.

WASH HANDS AND EXPOSED SKIN before meals and after work.

KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

KEEP AWAY FROM FOOD, DRINK AND ANIMAL FEEDING STUFFS.

KEEP LIVESTOCK out of treated areas for at least 7 days until foliage of any poisonous

weeds such as ragwort have died and become unpalatable.

HARMFUL TO FISH OR OTHER AQUATIC LIFE. Do not contaminate ponds, waterways

and ditches.

This product is approved under the UK Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986 for use as

directed.

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations may apply to the

use of this product at work.

ALWAYS READ THE LABEL. USE PESTICIDES SAFELY.

Tordon is a trademark of Dow Agrosciences.

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11.2 TECHNICAL DATA

MAFF No: 07800

Non-selective non-residual herbicide

GLYFOS® PROACTIVE

DESCRIPTION

An aqueous solution containing 480g/l (41.2% w/w) isopropylamine salt of glyphosate

equivalent to 360g/l glyphosate.

USES

Glyfos ProActive is a water-soluble, non-selective, non-residual herbicide for the control of

most annual and perennials grasses and broad-leaved weeds in industrial, agricultural,

horticultural, forestry and aquatic situations.

MODE OF ACTION

The product is absorbed by the foliage and translocated throughout the plant and to

underground roots, rhizomes and stolons. Visible symptoms, such as gradual wilting and

yellowing are usually obvious within 3 to 7 days of application to annual weeds.

Glyfos ProActive is inactivated on contact with the soil and is rapidly degraded by micro-

organism activity.

ADVANTAGES

Wide range of approved uses.

Applied through a wide range of applicators.

Non-irritant formulation, simpler COSHH assessment, increased public and

operator safety.

Controls most annual and perennial grasses and broad-leaved weeds.

DIRECTIONS AND AREAS FOR USE

Time of spraying

It is important when treating perennial weeds that there is full emergence of healthy

green foliage and active growth at the time of application.

The efficacy of this product is increased if the leaf surface for absorption is large. Common

Couch grass is particularly susceptible at the 4-5 leaf stage, where there is about 10-

15cm of new growth, when tillering and new rhizome growth is starting.

Most perennial broad-leaved weeds are particularly susceptible to treatment when they

are actively growing and shortly before flowering.

Annual weeds should be growing actively at the time of treatment. Grasses should have

at least 5cm of growth. Broad-leaved weeds should have at least two sizeable true leaves.

Reduced weed control may result when weeds are treated under poor conditions such as

drought stress, flooding, frost or high temperature, disease or insect damage. Reduced

efficacy may also occur when treating weeds heavily covered with dust.

Application

Half fill clean spray tank with water, add required quantity of product and mix well, add

remaining water. DO NOT use mechanical agitators. When tank-mixing with other

products recommended on the label, add the other product before adding Glyfos

ProActive, then add the remaining water. Use only with clean water.

Hydraulic sprayers mounted on tractors

Use any equipment which can apply at 80-250 l/ha as a BCPC defined "MEDIUM" or

"COARSE" quality spray with a pressure ranging from 1.5 to 2.5 bars with 80° or 110°

nozzles.

For most applications 200-250 l/ha water volume should be used. Spray pressure

(typically 1.5 - 2.5 bars) must be adjusted and related to tractor speed, water volume

and nozzle type. However, specific low volume nozzles may be used with a reduced water

volume ranging from 80-120 l/ha. When using low volume nozzles, spray pressure and

tractor speed should be adjusted.

A typical speed range would be 4-9 km/h.

Non-selective Application

Overall Mistblower and ULVA applicators are only to be used in forestry. When using ULVA



the total spray volume should range from 10-20 l/ha, and with Mistblower between 90-

175 l/ha. Use the correct Glyfos ProActive dose rate for the control of the particular target

weeds.

Direct application/ Knapsack

Knapsack sprayers may be used in forestry and on land not intended to bear vegetation

and prior to cultivation. Spray volumes normally range from 200-300 l/ha, but may be

reduced to 100-150 l/ha of low volume nozzles have been fitted to swath. Spray quality

should be as defined by BCPC "MEDIUM" or "COARSE".

Application Rates

Land not intended to bear vegetation and land prior to cultivation

1.5-6 litres/ha.

Glyfos ProActive is a foliar non-selective herbicide for use against most annual and

perennial grasses and broad-leaved weeds on land not intended to bear vegetation, such

as roadsides, paths, hard surfaces, along fences and walls, for total weed control on

industrial sites and land prior to cultivation.

All crops must be planted or sown at specified intervals after treatment with Glyfos

ProActive. A slight retardation following germination may be seen if seeds are sown,

particularly by direct drilling, amongst decaying treated vegetation, roots, rhizomes or

stolons. For destruction of established vegetation prior to sowing allow 7 days before

planting trees and shrubs, allow 14 days before sowing other crops.

Lime, chemical or natural fertilisers, or other pesticides should not be applied before

treatment or to treated areas for at least 5 days before or after application of Glyfos

ProActive.

Glyfos ProActive can be applied using hydraulic sprayers at water volume 80-250 l/ha.

MEDIUM VOLUME

(200 l/ha)

LOW VOLUME

(100 l/ha)

Hydraulic

Sprayers

Amount of

Glyfos

ProActive

Volume

of water

Area

treated

Volume

of water

Area

treated

Boom Sprayer

Knapsack Sprayer

3 litres

150 ml

200 litres

10 litres

1.0 ha

500m²

100 litres

5 litres

1.0 ha

500m²

Boom Sprayer

Knapsack Sprayer

4 litres

200 ml

200 litres

10 litres

1.0 ha

500m²

100 litres

5 litres

1.0 ha

500m²

Boom Sprayer

Knapsack Sprayer

5 litres

250 ml

200 litres

10 litres

1.0 ha

500m²

100 litres

5 litres

1.0 ha

500m²

Boom Sprayer

Knapsack Sprayer

6 litres

300 ml

200 litres

10 litres

1.0 ha

500m²

100 litres

5 litres

1.0 ha

500m²

Dose rates for controlling weed species:

Target Weeds Application

Rate

litres/ha

Annual weeds 1.5

Perennial weeds 4.0

Perennials broad-leaved weeds 6.0

DO NOT USE IN OR ALONG HEDGEROWS. DO NOT USE UNDER GLASS OR

POLYTHENE.

Aquatic Use

Glyfos ProActive may be used against aquatic weeds in or near waterways. Read the

official recommendations entitled "Guidelines for the Use of Herbicides on Weeds in or

near Watercourses and Lakes". This document may be obtained from the Ministry of

Agriculture Fisheries and Food, The Department of Agriculture and Fisheries of Scotland,



The Department of Agriculture Northern Ireland and the Welsh Office Agricultural

Department.

Consult the Regional Office of the Environment Agency before applying Glyfos ProActive

for the control of weeds in or near waterways.

Maximum permitted concentration should not exceed 0.2 parts per million, unless

otherwise specified by the Environment Agency Regional Office.

When using Glyfos ProActive following label recommendations, water subjected to spray

drift may immediately be used for irrigation

Application timing

Apply Glyfos ProActive when the weeds are actively growing and the green leaf fully

emerged, at flowering but before leaf senescence. Application to Water lilies should be

made from mid-July to mid-August and application to reeds from mid-August to mid-

September to achieve the best results.

Area

of Use

Target

Weeds

Hydraulic

Sprayer

Application

Rate

Area

Treated

Water

Volume

Application

Details

Aquatic

emergent

weeds

Common

reed, soft

rush, reed

canary

grass,

bulrush,

reed

sweetgrass,

sedges,

water cress,

whori-grass,

creeping

bent.

Boom

sprayer

Knapsack

sprayer

5.0 litres

50 ml

1 ha

100 m²

Hydraulic

sprayers

200-400

l/ha

optimum

250 l/ha

(see "Spray

application

techniques

and

equipment")

or rotary

atomisers

l/ha with

droplet

diameter

between

200-300

microns.

ONLY APPLY TO

EMERGED

WEEDS. DO NOT

APPLY TO OPEN

WATER. Apply

using tractor or

boat mounted

sprayer.

Observe all

PRECAUTIONS

for aquatic uses.

Apply AGAINST

the direction of

flow if waterway

is flowing. The

speed of 8km/h

should not be

exceeded for

tractor mounted

sprayers. With

boat mounted

sprayers use the

slowest forward

speed possible.

When using a

boat mounted

sprayer it may

be necessary to

re-treat lilies

that have been

disturbed by the

boat's passage.

Aquatic

floating

weeds

White

Water-lily

Yellow

Water-lily

Boom

sprayer

6.0 litres 1 ha

Knapsack

sprayer

60 ml 100 m²

Do not dump surplus herbicide in water or ditch bottoms. Maximum permitted

concentration in treated is 0.2ppm.

Forestry

When conventional hydraulic sprayers are being used the performance of Glyfos ProActive

can be improved by the addition of M

final water volume, for all pre-plant and post-plant uses in forestry only.

Glyfos ProActive should be applied post-planting in forestry at a maximum rate of 10 l/ha.



Area of

Use

Target

Weeds

Extent of

weed

infestation

Application

Rate in l/ha

Water

Volume

Application Details

Forestry

Pre-

planting

on arable

land and

grassland

Arable weeds All species at

all levels

4.0

Hydraulic

sprayers

200-400 l/ha

optimum

250 l/ha or

All tree species may be

planted

7 days after treatment. Grassland

weeds

All species at

all levels

5.0

Area

of use

Target

weeds

Extent of

weed

infestation

Application

rate in l/ha

Water

Volume

Application Details

Post-

planting

for clean-

up around

trees with

knapsack

applicators

Perennial and

annual

grasses

Bracken,

beech, brush,

brambles, ash,

oak, willow,

sycamore,

hazel

Heather

- peat soil

- mineral soil

Rhododendron

All species

at all levels

4.0

3.0

4.0

6.0

10.0 or

8.0(+)

Hydraulic

knapsack

sprayers,

apply at a

concentration

of 2% or 1

part of Glyfos

ProActive to

50 parts of

water (see

"Spray

application

techniques

and

equipment").

Always use TREE

GUARD when treating

during the growing

season. Bracken should

be treated after frond

tips are uncurled but

pre-senescence.

Apply to heather late

August to end

of September.

Apply to all other

woody weeds from

June to August before

leaf senescence (but

after new crop growth

has hardened).

Area

of use

Target

weeds

Extent of

weed

infestation

Application

Rate

in l/ha

Water

Volume

Application Details

Overall

spraying

post-

planting

in

dormant

season

Grass weeds:

including

black bent,

common

couch,

creeping soft

grass,

cock's foot,

purple moor

grass, wavy

hair grass,

Yorkshire fog.

All levels

- with

optimum

timing and

conditions

- under

slightly less

favourable

conditions

3.0

4.0

Hydraulic

sprayers 80-

250 l/ha or

hand held

equipment

(see "Spray

application

techniques

and

equipment").

DO NOT OVERALL

SPRAY trees grown for

ornamental including

Christmas trees. When

fully dormant and that

the leader growth has

hardened it is safe to

overspray the following

species: Corsican,

Lodgepole and Scots

Pine, Norway and Sitka

Spruce, Lawson

Cypress, Western Red

Cedar.

Douglas and Noble Firs

may be sprayed when

fully dormant and when

leader growth has

hardened, but NOT in

spring. It is a good idea



to test crop safety by

spraying a small area

before conducting

widespread overall

treatment in following

years. Bracken should

be treated after frond

tips are uncurled but

pre-senescence.

(+) Add surfactant (e.g. Mixture B) at 2% concentration of the tank water volume.

Notes for Guidance

Weather Conditions

For best results a rainfree period of 6 hours and preferably 24 hours is required after

application of this product. Treating weeds which are suffering from drought stress may

result in reduced efficacy. Glyfos ProActive should not be applied under windy conditions

because spray drift may cause severe injury or destruction of neighbouring crops. The

action of Glyfos ProActive will be slower in cooler weather. This product should not be

used under frosty conditions while weed growth is reduced by natural senescence.

Compatibilities and tank mixing

Do NOT add wetting agent, oils or other pesticides unless recommended on the label.

Glyfos ProActive should only be mixed with products recommended in this leaflet and

should be used according to the direction of use.

DO NOT tank-mix with fertilisers or residual herbicides unless specifically recommended

as this may result in reduced weed control.

WARNING

KEEP OUT OF THE REACH OF CHILDREN

DO NOT STORE, MIX OR APPLY FROM AN UNLINED OR GALVANISED STEEL TANK.

DO NOT leave mixture in spray tanks over long periods and be sure that it is

adequately ventilated.

DO NOT SPRAY UNDER WINDY CONDITIONS.

PRECAUTIONS

WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE GLOVES when handling the concentrate.

WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (COVERALLS), SUITABLE

PROTECTIVE GLOVES AND RUBBER BOOTS when using hand-held rotary

atomiser equipment.

WEAR SUITABLE PROTECTIVE CLOTHING (COVERALLS), SUITABLE

PROTECTIVE GLOVES, RUBBER BOOTS AND FACE PROTECTION (FACESHIELD)

AND SUITABLE PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT* when making 'drift' applications and

when using mist blower equipment. *disposable filtering facepiece repirator.

WASH ALL PROTECTIVE CLOTHING thoroughly after use, especially the inside of

gloves.

WASH CONCENTRATE from skin or eyes immediately.

DO NOT BREATHE SPRAY.

WASH HANDS AND EXPOSED SKIN before meals and after work.

HARMFUL TO FISH OR OTHER AQUATIC LIFE. Do not contaminate surface

waters or ditches with chemical or used container.

KEEP IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, tightly closed, in a safe place.

WASH OUT CONTAINER THOROUGHLY, empty washings into spray tank and

dispose of safely.

SPECIAL PRECAUTIONS FOR AQUATIC USE

Glyfos ProActive MAY BE USED FOR CONTROL OF AQUATIC WEEDS IN THE

PRESENCE OF FISH IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE SECTION "DIRECTIONS FOR

USE", "Aquatic areas".

DO NOT DUMP surplus herbicide in water or ditch bottoms.



This product is approved under the UK Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986 for use

as directed.

The Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Regulations may apply to the

use of this product at work.

ALWAYS READ THE LABEL. USE PESTICIDES SAFELY.

Glyfos is a Registered Trademark of Cheminova Agro A/S.

Mixture B is a Registered Trademark of Service Chemicals plc.

April 2001

The information contained on this leaflet supersedes all previous technical data issued

For further information please contact:

Nomix-Chipman Ltd

Portland Building

Portland Street

Staple Hill

Bristol

BS16 4PS

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