Centrogen has demonstrated an ability to implement quality improvements to golf courses and both high and low profile park and recreational facilities. Reduction and continued control of invasive weed populations is both more likely and more pronounced using Centrogen and Roundup Biactive.

A 3-year trial was conducted from 1996 to 1999 across a series of Brisbane Parks using the Weedbug technology to assess weed control in small plots.

The requirement for vegetation maintenance was greatly reduced in Weedbug-treated plots where low-growing species (Couch) were able to dominate the sward due to control of taller grasses.

Mowing frequency based on a 200mm intervention height was reduced from a 35-45 mows per annum requirement in the untreated plots to a 12-15 mows per annum requirement in Weedbug-treated plots from year 1 of the trial.

Experience has also shown that the same reduced mowing regime can be maintained with just 1 Weedbug treatment per year after year 3 of the program.

Cost Benefits

Centrogen makes accountability easier. Independent studies have shown significant and increasing cost-benefits from year 2 of our programs, as shown in the graph below.

NB - $ Expenditure Figures include Weedbug treatment costs, Mowing costs
and administrative costs

Long Term Benefits

Centrogen's management programs are designed for long term sustained improvement and maintenance of the asset. We provide clients with a managed approach to activities such as weed control. This ensures that weed treatment is undertaken at the appropriate time to achieve the best results.

Environmental Benefits

The Weedbug technology allows for the most environmentally effective means of using and applying herbicide. Some of the benefits include:

• Selectively targets tall weeds without damaging desirable lower growing grasses
• No soil contact with minimal use of herbicide solution (Glyphosate)
• No contamination of waterways
• No drift or risk of off-target damage
• No risk to operators, residents and fauna
• Reduction in use of other chemicals
• Reduction in Green Matter Waste