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Aluminium Artillery Weed

The artillery or aluminium plant is a scrambling ground cover weed.

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The Aluminium or Artillery plant is often weedy because of its rapid scrambling ground cover nature. The leaves have a distinctive metallic aliminium marking.

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  • Apply Weed Weapon Rapid Action ready to use, or Weed Weapon Extra Strength concentrate plus Dye & Stick, all year round. Follow up on re-sprouting areas twice a year.
  • For long term control on non-cultivated areas use Weed Weapon Long Term.
  • Cut down periwinkle and immediately apply Weed Weapon Invade Gel to all cut ends to kill root systems effectively.
  • Small patches can be dug out but ensure all roots are removed as these will re-sprout. Dispose of plant material at a refuse transfer station or burn. Check for regrowth.

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Weed Weapon Extra Strength

Kills a broad range of stubborn weeds to the root.

Weed Weapon Long Term

Kills weeds fast and prevents regrowth for up to 12 months.

Weed Weapon Invade Gel

Weed Weapon Invade Gel controls hardy weeds with spot treatment and painting of tough and creeping weeds.

Dye and Stick

Marker dye and sticker that improves spray performance and shows you where you have sprayed.

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