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OVER 25 YEARS EXPERIENCE...

ALS Contracts are sports turf contractors that have provided professional grounds maintenance services for over 25 years. Our focus is on large scale pesticide spraying,

end of season renovation, aeration of sports turf and drainage works. We work on the principal of sending experienced and trained staff, that will turn up at the time required

to complete the work to the highest of standards in line with the expectations of clientsand club members. Providing a fast, safe and efficient service is very important to us and

our team of dedicated, qualified operatives.

Why Choose ALS Contracts Sports Turf Contractors Service?

Experienced and Skilled...

With more than two decades of experience within the amenity industry, ALS offer unparalleled reliability that you can trust.

Our customers often view us as an integral part of their own operation. The combined diverse experience of our contracts team provides our customers with a quality of professionalism and ability

that enables us to get the best out of machines that simply aren’t cost effective for many facilitiesto purchase. We’re trusted by the best because we work to the highest standards.

Experienced Team

Our professional team have extensive industry expertise, qualifications

and skills.

Customer Satisfaction

We like to keep our clients happy. Read what they had to say about us.

Punctual & Reliable

If poor weather conditions intervene, we liaise in

advance andrebook.

Early Start

We will start as early as you like with minimum

disruption to play.

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The ALS contracts team have

extensive experience of maintenance

and renovation projects on golf courses,

bowling greens, cricket and winter

sports pitches. With the latest specialist

machinery for fine turf areas, the ALS team

can take your turf renovation worries away

from you. We can offer a full programme or just

what suits your needs and your budget.

TURF RENOVATION PACKAGES

From Premier League pitches to Local Authority managed bowling greens, we are experienced in renovating a diverse range of sports

surfaces working to different budgets. With an experienced team operating a wide range of modern equipment, you can be confident

in the performance of your surface following a renovation from ALS Contracts. Customers can choose from a range of individual turf

renovation services, tailor-made programmes or one of our specifically developed renovation packages.

1. Top Dress - Supply and apply appropriate sports sand.

2. Aeration - Aerate with Wiedenmann Terra Spike.

3. Overseed - Supply and apply appropriate seed. Seeding three ways.

4. Feed - Supply and apply appropriate pre-seed fertiliser.

TURFRENOVATION

BRONZEBRONZE RENOVATION PACKAGE

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GOLDGOLD RENOVATION PACKAGE

1.Scarify - Scarify and collect in one or two directions depending on situation.

2. Top Dress - Supply and apply appropriate sports sand or rootzone.

3. Aeration - Aerate with Wiedenmann Terra Spike.

4. Overseed - Supply and apply quality sports rye seed. Disc seed three ways.

5. Feed - Supply and apply appropriate pre-seed and slow release fertiliser.

1. Fraise Mow (8-9 mm) or Koro Off (10-20 mm) unwanted surface matter.

2. Decompact - Decompact down to a maximum depth of 8-9 inches.

3. Cultivate - Cultivate top 100 mm.

4. Top Dress - Supply and apply quality rootzone/ fibresand.

5. Ameliorate - Combine rootzone/ fibresand with existing soil.

6. Level and Final Prep - Level area using the Stone Rake and Power Box Rake, ready for seeding.

7. Overseed - Supply and apply quality sports rye seed in three directions using the Blec Turf Maker.

8. Roll - Lightly roll area to ensure seed embedment.

9. Feed - Supply and apply quality pre-seed and slow release fertiliser.

SILVERSILVER

RENOVATIONPACKAGE

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DECOMPACTION

Deep decompaction can revitalise heavy wear areas, removing surface water and improving

aeration. Our machines are suitable for greens, tees, winter sports pitches, fairways and outfields

working down to a depth between 10.5-14 inches.

Machinery Available:

Shockwave 155 - Cuts through the hardest ground, decompacts to

full depth of the cut leaving minimal disruption to playing surfaces.

Suitable for smaller turf areas orpitches with restricted access.

EarthQuake T220 - Can decompact downto full working depth of 12 inches. Suitable

for winter sports pitches, fairways andoutfields.

Blec Sandmaster - 2 jobs in 1. Decompacts and inserts a range of drainage material to a maximum

depth of 200 mm. Ideal for fairways and sportspitches.

AERATIONRegular deep spiking and aeration is a must for healthy turf. With deep aeration,

roots can go further into the ground and make better use of water and nutrients.Our machines are suitable for not only winter sports pitches, but also fairways

and outfields, working down to a depth of 11 inches.

Machinery Available:

Verti-drain and Wiedenmann Terra Spike Solid Tine Aerator1.5m TD - Can decompact down to full working depth of 11 inches.

Suitable for winter sports pitches, fairways and outfields.

Wiedenmann Terra Spike Solid Tine Aerator 2.1m XF - High speeddeep aerator. Ideal for sports pitches with a work rate between 4-6 hectares

a day leaving minimal disruption to play due to high work output.

Groundsman Hollow Coring, Collection and Micro Tining - Aerates to adepth of up to 5 inches with hollow solid or micro tines, variable heads for

different patterns and spacings.

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SCARIFYING

Scarifying is a fast and efficient way to remove thatch, moss and dead/organic matter from

turf. Removing thatch, moss and other organic matter will enhance the turf, encouraging healthy

growth and a more dense sward. Our machines are suitable for all fine turf areas and winter sports

pitches, fairways and outfields.

Machinery Available:

Sisis Veemo Scarifier - Ideal for undulating ground. Work rate double

pass approx 4 hectares a day and is effective even in damp conditions.

Sisis TM1000 Deep Scarifier - Can complete 18 golf greens in one day, collects

debris and is capable of scarifying between 17-25 mm.

Rytec Scarifier - Large area flail action scarifier, which collects to leave a clean finish.

Graden Scarifier - Heavy duty pedestrian scarifier which will penetrate deeply (up to 50 mm).

Sisis Rotarake - Pedestrian scarifier used on bowlinggreens and lawn areas where access is a problem.

Working width of 50 cm.

OVERSEEDING

We can recommend, supply and apply a suitable seed: whether you are overseedinga green, fairway, football pitch, cricket square or lawn, we will have the right seed

and machine for the job.

Machinery Available:

Vaderstad 2 m Single Pass Seeder - Ideal for fairways and large sports pitches. Can sow to a consistent depth in hard ground. Due to close coulter

spacings, one pass is normally sufficient.

Blec 1.5 m Multi Seeder - Ideal for golf greens with twin sorrel rollers. Sow rate can be as low as 3 g for bent seed and it will complete 18 greens

in one working day.

Charterhouse 2 m Disc Seeder - Ideal for large areas. Seed is sown into cut slotsto optimum depth.

Blec Turfmaker 2.1 m - Purpose built for overseeding bare soil. Encorporates seedinto the first 12 mm of soil.

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TOP DRESSING

We can order and arrange the correct dressing for the job to be delivered to site

in time for work to be carried out. We can also supply and spread sand to help stabilise wet

sports surfaces during winter months.

Machinery Available:

Dakota 420 Sander - Spreads sand and top dressing with an

even spread pattern. It also has a side elevator for topping up sand.

Raycam Speedresser 18H - A bulkdrop-spreader designed to handle all

top dressing materials. The 4 flotation tyres minimise the risk of turf damage and

compaction. Ideal for golf courses andsports fields.

KOROING

Koroing is now an established renovation practice worldwide. The Koro Field Top Maker removes unwanted surface material cleanly and

efficiently; and when used in conjunction with the rest of the ALS Contracts renovations fleet, turf surfaces can be returned to play quickly and cost

effectively. Designed for sports turf applications such as football and rugby pitches, cricket, bowling and golf clubs.

Machinery Available:

Koro Field Top Maker (FTM) 2000 - A heavy-duty fraise mower, for removing unwanted surface matter such as Annual

Meadow-grass, thatch, weeds or even the entire turf surface to a depth of up to 50 mm. A side arm conveyor removes debris directly

into a trailer, leaving a level, even surface with no mess left on the surface. The FTM 2000 is designed for sports turf applications such

as football and rugby pitches, cricket, bowling and golf clubs.

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ALS Contracts have a first class reputation for providing a quality

service built on years of experience, knowledge and expertise.

We can offer a complete sports turf construction service from design and specification through

to construction and installation. Whether you are looking to develop a single bowling green, cricket

pitch, winter sports pitch or multi-facility complex, we have the experience and knowledge to get the job done

and provide you with an outstanding sports surface that performs well and looks great.

We have a diverse range of purpose sourced modern pitch construction equipment and machinery. These options include

a Leica Rugby 420DG Laser which is mounted on a Power Box Rake, to work as a precision grading tool and capable of grading to

Sports England specification within a variation across the length of the pitch of less than 1:100. The advantage of using the precision laser

is the ability to locate it and with a range of 800 m, an entire sports surface can be accurately graded from one position. The use of such

equipment in our constructions, helps reduce the possibility of error or deviation, providing a true and level surface.

SPORTS TURFCONSTRUCTION

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SAND BANDING

Sand banding is the ideal secondary drainage system, designed to work with existing lateral

drains. Sand banding provides rapid surface drainage and is a practical solution for areas

prone to waterlogging. Our machines create slitsat 250 mm centres, 140-200 mm deep, 10-15 mm

wide, which are then filled to the surface with sand. Advantages of sand banding include there being very

little growing in time required and pitches can beplayed on quickly.

Machinery Available:

Blec Sandmaster - The machine is 1.5 m wide, slits are cut by a rotary decompactor,

blades set a 25 cm spacings and cutting15 mm slots at a maximum depth of 20 cm.

Thus the ground is compacted prior to the injection of drainage material, and ridging

does not occur. Suitable for the applicationof moist sand, leica and 2-6 mm grit.

Blec Vibra Sand Injector - The machine is 1 mwide, slits are cut by discs at 25 cm centres to a

maximum depth of 14 cm, 20 mm wide. The Sand Injector will handle moist sand, leica and 2-6 mm grit.

WIZZ WHEELING

The Wizz Wheel system was specifically designed to prolong the life of compacted, waterlogged golf greens for 10-years or more without the need for reconstruction. A

cost effective alternative to other remedial drainage work, it enables the character of existing greens, often built up over decades, to be preserved. Instead of material being

added to the green, soil is taken away and replaced with 6 mm aggregate (Lytag) – slits are then connected to an existing drain, or ALS will construct drainage to a suitable outfall.

Benefits of wizz wheeling are:

Reduced use of temporary greens throughwaterlogging

Improvement in greens soil structure

Better playing conditions

Improved root development

Earlier spring growth and reduceddisease susceptibility

DRAINAGE

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ALS Contracts’ trained and qualified spray operatives have been providing

a professional service for over 25 years. We understand the demand and

need for a specialist team to provide planned spraying applications, as well as

offering an emergency response service for outbreaks of disease and pest infestations.

We have a wide range of vehicles that have been specifically modified to help with the

difficulty of spraying larger areas efficiently.

Providing a fast, safe and efficient service is very important tous and our dedicated team of qualified operatives. You can rely

on ALS to apply in a safe and environmentally responsible manner. We can work as part of an integrated pest management programme

and provide detailed spray records to all our customers.

SELECTIVE WEED CONTROL SERVICES

Our specially adapted spray rigs can spray 5 hectares in just 1 hour.This gives amazing large area control of broad-leaved weeds such as

daisy, buttercup, chickweed, dandelion, docks, thistles, clover andplantains. We can supply and apply, or just apply only depending on

your preferences or specifications.

LIQUID FERTILISER APPLICATIONS

Liquid fertiliser applications are a great way to boost or green up turf areas, especially if you have any competitions or special events coming up. We can

apply a liquid fertiliser at the same time as a selective herbicide treatment,adding no additional labour cost.

CONTRACTSPRAYING

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TURF DISEASE CONTROL

Turf diseases commonly occur when turf is under stress. Diseases can have many effects

on turf, whether it’s through visual appearance, playability or lack of wear tolerance. For

outbreaks of disease, fungicides are usually the quickest and most effective methods. Applying a

curative fungicide can help prevent further spread and reduce existing symptoms to get the disease

under control.

We offer a special 24 hour emergency response service for outbreaks of disease,

please call 01952 898518 or 01952 898519.

TOTAL WEED CONTROL

Whether you are on a golf course, an industrial estate, sports facility or housing estate, weeds are unsightly, unwelcome and a nuisance.

We offer a full range of services including site clearance, industrialsite management, non cropped areas, building surrounds, paths,

fence lines, tree bases and paddocks; no job is too big.

SPRAYING METHODS AVAILABLE

Custom built boom sprayers

ATV mounted sprayers

Knapsack sprayers

CDA and Mankar sprayers

All work is completed by our highly trained and qualified team of operatives, complying with all current legislation for both public and private sector customers.

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MOSS CONTROL

Moss can be a problem within turf and the appearance of hard surfaces, such as pathways

and tennis courts, can be compromised by mosses. These two areas need to be considered

separately, ALS Contracts can advise and apply effective solutions, on both.

MOSS ON HARD SURFACES

Moss on hard surfaces can be unsightly as well as slippery and unsafe. We have a variety of tried and tested

products available that will not stain or mark areas to get your moss problem under control.

MOSS IN TURF

Moss becomes abundant in anaerobic situations where the grass is not growing vigorously. Our contracts team can tackle moss as

part of a spring or autumn renovation programme or as a one off treatment. However, we do recommend that areas previously suffering

with moss are maintained regularly and, for severe infestations,an investigation is undertaken to discover the exact cause.

PLANT AND GROWTH REGULATORS

Plant Growth Regulators are widely applied on sports turf. They have also become a more frequently used solution for areas that are difficult to mow or

access, such as perimeters, embankments, bund walls and tree bases. There are many benefits to applying plant growth regulators to turf areas, the obvious

being the reduction in mowing frequency. Growth regulators also divert plant growth downwards into the root system, increasing food reserves and lateral stem

development. This produces a thicker, healthier sward that is better equipped to deal with temperature extremes, moisture loss, traffic, wear and tear. With our expertise in

this area, you can save time and money on maintenance and improve standards.

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AQUATIC WEED CONTROLAquatic situations are complex because of

the variety of habitats and the implications ofpesticide use around water. There are explicit

guidelines, although these are under constantreview mainly because of the Water Framework

Directive.

The Water Framework Directive is legislation that has been created at European level and has been approved

by all Member States and is currently being implemented by the UK Government. It means that the Environment

Agency reviews the impact of all materials on water systems on a catchment basis. A number of herbicides are currently

under review to ascertain if they are being found within the water systems after being used for aquatic weed

control situations.

How does this impact aquatic weed control situations?

Over the last decade a significant proportion of widely used aquatic pesticides have lost their approval for use. Within an aquatic system,

we relied upon Dichlobenil granules (Embargo G and Casaron G). These would sink to the bottom of the pond and control the plants in

situ. However, this chemical was found within water that was sampled and therefore, quite correctly, was removed from the list of approved products.

There is an important distinction to make between plants that emerge from the water, or are floating on the water and can be controlled with the use of

Glyphosate with the specific written approval of the Environment Agency.

Therefore, the types of weeds that can’t currently be controlled with herbicides are, for example, Canadian Pondweed (Elodea Canadensis). Alternative strategies are

required to manage these type of situations. Whereas the type of plants that can be controlled are Water Lillies, Floating Pennywort and Parrot’s Feather.

Working closely with leading herbicide manufacturers and monitoring and implementing best cultural and chemical practices, ALS Contracts can be consulted

on all aspects of aquatic weed control.

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BIOLOGICAL PEST CONTROL

Leatherjackets and Chafer Grubs can cause serious damage to turf whether it be through

feeding on roots of the turf plant, or secondary damage caused by birds and other animals

digging them out as a food source causing disruption and damage to carefully prepared

playing surfaces.

We have over 25 years experience in turf pest control dealing with major and minor infestations. We have

the knowledge and expertise to diagnose the problem, discuss treatment options and eradicate your infestation

in the safest, quickest, cost effective and environmentally responsible manner.

However, the loss of several insecticides has lead to difficulties in finding effective methods for controlling these turf pests.

Since 2011 we have been regularly undertaking field scale applications of nematodes as an approved biological control

method within the UK for treating Leatherjacket and Chafer Grub infestations within turf.

Nematodes are microscopic worms, naturally occurring in soils. The nematodes seek out the Leatherjackets or Chafer Grubs and attack

them by entering natural body openings. Once inside, they release bacteria that stops the pest from feeding, quickly killing them. They do

not stop there: the nematodes reproduce inside the dead pest and release a new generation of hungry, infective nematodes, which disperse and search

for further prey.

Case Study: Asburnham Golf Course - Carmarthenshire

Ashburnham Golf Course had been experiencing problems with Chafer Grubs since the beginning of 2011 – Paul Hopkins, the Head Greenkeeper, returned from

holiday to discover a sight that he’d been dreading. They had experienced damage in the previous two years in the rough areas of the course; however this was the first

year that the problem had moved out onto the fairways. In previous years it had simply been a matter of repairing the damage caused by predators seeking an easy lunch. At

one stage 48 magpies were dispatched over a 6 day period. This approach didn’t resolve the problem leading Huw Morgan, the Golf Club Manager to conclude that he had to tackle

Chafer Grubs, the food source of the predators.

In the early hours of a September morning ALS arrived on site with 100 x 500 g trays, each containing 250,000,000 nematodes. The nematodes were applied at a water

volume rate of 2000 litres/hectare in conjunction with a wetting agent. This ensured that sufficient numbers of nematodes came into

contact with the Chafers. Spraying over 15 hectares of the course required the ALS Contracts team to use two specialist rigs. The

operatives started at 6.30am and completed the task early, without impacting an event later that day.

With such wonderful firm fescue greens in such a beautiful location, to have the course damaged by an agent outside of

their control was an exasperating time for Huw and his team.

Chafer Grub populations were controlled thanks to some inventive thinking, careful timing and the support of ALS

Contracts. The latest update (spring 2016) from Huw is he has had no further infestations or damage since ALS Contracts

applied nematodes 5 years ago.

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SPECIALIST WEED CONTROL

ALS Contract Services can take care

of all aspects of weed control. We have

extensive knowledge and expertise to

control the more problematic weeds such

as Japanese Knotweed, Brambles, Giant

Hogweed, Ivy, Himalayan Balsam

and Ragwort.

Customers benefit from our professional service

ensuring the right herbicide is used, at the right

time, in the correct conditions, to provide

optimum results .

JAPANESE KNOTWEED

Important Information on Japanese Knotweed

Japanese Knotweed has been added to Schedule 9 of The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (Variation of Schedule 9)

(England and Wales) Order 2010: under this act it is illegal toplant or otherwise cause to grow Japanese Knotweed.

Japanese Knotweed (Fallopia japonica) is an invasive, non-nativespecies that was introduced into the UK by botanists at the end of

the Victorian era.

All Japanese Knotweed plants within the UK are female and all male plants are shown to be infertile hybrids. Japanese Knotweed has an incredible capacity

to spread: as little as a 10 mm², 0.7 gm section of rhizome has the capacity to produce a whole new plant. The plant spreads vegetatively from stems, crown and

rhizomes and has spread throughout the entire UK since its arrival here in 1854.

ControlChemical control is often the most cost-effective means of controlling Japanese

Knotweed and involves applying a professional herbicide over a period up to three years depending upon the infestation. It is advisable to monitor sites of Knotweed

infestations for longer, to ensure all areas have been treated and there has been no recolonisation from adjacent sites.

ALS Contracts consider all environmental aspects ofcontrol, including the proximity of water and the

need to liaise with the Environment Agency.

We are trained and experienced in Stem Injection,a labour intensive practice that minimises

herbicide coming into contact with other plants.

With qualified botanists in our team, ALS Contracts will advise the best treatment method available

and apply in optimum conditions and at the timeof the year the Knotweed plant will best respond

to the chosen method of control.

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GIANT HOGWEED

Important Information on Giant Hogweed

Giant Hogweed has been added to Schedule 9 by The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981

(Variation of Schedule 9) (England and Wales) Order 2010: this means that it is illegal to plant or

otherwise cause to grow Giant Hogweed in the wild.

Giant Hogweed (Heracleum mantegazzianum) is a member of the Apiacaea family; also known as Cartwheel

Flower because of the extremely large flower heads. As a non-native species it does not have any natural predators that

would normally control its population and as a consequenceit has naturalised along watercourses, roadsides, hedgerows,

waste places and rough grassland.

Giant Hogweed is highly invasive, but more concerning are its ability to inflict serious injury and even blind people that come

into contact with the plant. The sap of Giant Hogweed contains a toxic chemical which sensitises the skin and leads to severe blistering when

exposed to sunlight. The burns can last for several months and even once they have died down the skin can remain sensitive to light

for many years.

ControlGiant Hogweed is susceptible to systemic herbicides. The benefit of spraying

with a selective herbicide is that grasses that are present will not be affected and can happily recolonise the area occupied by the Giant Hogweed once it

has died.

ALS Contracts possess long-lance sprayers to accurately apply herbicide to plants growing in difficult to access infestations along river banks either by a

spot treatment to individual plants, using hand-held equipment, or by overall spray using machine-mounted spray booms. In the latter instance, total weed control of all

vegetation will occur and it may be necessary to reseed the treated area with grass and other native plants. Establishing a good sward of grasses soon after treatment of the

weed will help to reduce the rate of recolonisation of the area by seeds of Giant Hogweed.

We are also trained and experienced in applying herbicide through stem injection equipment. Sites with infestation of Giant Hogweed will need to be monitored annually

for 5-10 years after treatment, and re-treated as necessary to take account of newlyemerged seedlings.

ALS Contracts can advise and will work with you to gain specific approval for application offthe Environment Agency and undertake an effective programme of Giant Hogweed control.

COMMON HORSETAIL (MARESTAIL) Horsetail (Equisetum arvense, L.) is also commonly mistakenly referred to as Mare’s-tail, (Hippuris

vulgaris), which is actually a completely different plant although it looks similar. The sterile stems that are seen through the growing season are what are readily recognised as Common Horsetail. The fertile

stems look quite distinct, off-white, 10–25 cm tall and 3–5 mm diameter, with brown scale leaves, and an apical brown spore cone.

ControlChemical control is often the most common and cost-effective method for controlling Common Horsetail.

Anyone who has attempted to control this notorious plant will understand how difficult it is, so ensuring theright herbicide is applied is essential.

HIMALAYAN BALSAM

Important Information on Himalayan Balsam

Himalayan Balsam has been added toSchedule 9 by The Wildlife and Countryside

Act 1981 (Variation of Schedule 9) (England and Wales) Order 2010: this means that it is illegal to

plant or otherwise cause to grow HimalayanBalsam in the wild.

Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera.) is not a native species to the UK originating, as the name implies, in the

Himalayas. Himalayan Balsam is the tallest annual plant in the UK growing up to 3 metres in height a year. It has highly

visible pink flowers on fleshy hollow stems that are green in the spring but become red as the year progresses. It grows

very rapidly which necessitates readily available access to soil moisture which is why it has colonised river banks. This causes a

problem because Himalayan Balsam does not have an extensiveroot system and it is crowding out perennial plants that bind the

river banks with their root systems.

ControlHimalayan Balsam tends to grow near water and therefore the selection

of an appropriate herbicide is limited. Guidance notes for the use of herbicides in or near water have been published by the Environment

Agency.

Controlling Himalyan Balsam at the right plant growth stage is fundamental to success. We have the expertise and skills to help you tackle troublesome

infestations.

RAGWORT

Important Information on Ragwort WeedsThe Weeds Act of 1959 provides for orders for the control of Common Ragwort

(Senecio jacobaea, L.), this was updated by the Ragwort Control Act of 2003.

Common Ragwort is widespread throughout the UK and can be found on wasteland, development land, roadside verges,

railway land, amenity land, conservation areas, set-aside, woodland and grazing land. The tall nodding heads of

yellow flowers are composed of yellow disc and ray flowers, whilst the stems are tough and often tinged

red/purple near the base. Flowering is between June and October, after which the plant dies.

Common Ragwort can be a problem forlivestock, particularly horses.

ControlALS Contracts can apply herbicide to plant rosettes

in the spring and in the autumn before frost damages the foliage.

For any enquiries regarding Specialist Weed Control contact our team on 01952 259281 or email contracts@amenity.co.uk

COMMON HORSETAIL (MARESTAIL)

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HIMALAYAN BALSAM

Important Information on Himalayan Balsam

Himalayan Balsam has been added toSchedule 9 by The Wildlife and Countryside

Act 1981 (Variation of Schedule 9) (England and Wales) Order 2010: this means that it is illegal to

plant or otherwise cause to grow HimalayanBalsam in the wild.

Himalayan Balsam (Impatiens glandulifera.) is not a native species to the UK originating, as the name implies, in the

Himalayas. Himalayan Balsam is the tallest annual plant in the UK growing up to 3 metres in height a year. It has highly

visible pink flowers on fleshy hollow stems that are green in the spring but become red as the year progresses. It grows

very rapidly which necessitates readily available access to soil moisture which is why it has colonised river banks. This causes a

problem because Himalayan Balsam does not have an extensiveroot system and it is crowding out perennial plants that bind the

river banks with their root systems.

ControlHimalayan Balsam tends to grow near water and therefore the selection

of an appropriate herbicide is limited. Guidance notes for the use of herbicides in or near water have been published by the Environment

Agency.

Controlling Himalyan Balsam at the right plant growth stage is fundamental to success. We have the expertise and skills to help you tackle troublesome

infestations.

RAGWORT

Important Information on Ragwort WeedsThe Weeds Act of 1959 provides for orders for the control of Common Ragwort

(Senecio jacobaea, L.), this was updated by the Ragwort Control Act of 2003.

Common Ragwort is widespread throughout the UK and can be found on wasteland, development land, roadside verges,

railway land, amenity land, conservation areas, set-aside, woodland and grazing land. The tall nodding heads of

yellow flowers are composed of yellow disc and ray flowers, whilst the stems are tough and often tinged

red/purple near the base. Flowering is between June and October, after which the plant dies.

Common Ragwort can be a problem forlivestock, particularly horses.

ControlALS Contracts can apply herbicide to plant rosettes

in the spring and in the autumn before frost damages the foliage.

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OTHERSERVICES

LINE MARKING

ALS Contracts have many years of experience working with a variety of sporting venues, both

indoors and out, and have been visiting and maintaining many facilities for well over a decade.

We have a first class reputation for providing a quality service built on our knowledge and expertise. Our

team can produce the quality of line marking finish that you are looking for. Whether you require an initial line

on a new set of natural pitches, lines for artificial pitches, playground and sports hall marking or simply hard area

marking, we provide a tailor-made service to meet your requirements.

WINTER GRITTING SERVICE

Over the winter months, snow and ice can prove a nuisance formany companies. Not only does it affect deliveries and general

access to your premises but, if you have staff, clients and customers onsite, then it is your responsibility to provide safe access. ALS can

now offer customers a snow removal and winter gritting service withina 30 mile radius of Telford. We will work with you to create the best

winter maintenance programme for you and your budget.

Our Winter Gritting Services include:

Monitoring of weather forecasts

Supply and apply rock salt or any other alternatives you request

Snow clearance

ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

ALS Contracts have a long history of creating and maintaining a variety of ecological projects. We

understand the importance of enhancing our natural environment for future generations to

enjoy.

Whether you are looking to develop and create a wildflower meadow, a natural woodland, plant

up hedgerows or design a planting scheme for a solar panel farm, we can help.

Our qualified ecologists will work closely with you to ensure all schemes enhance existing

habitats. We can also undertake an initial survey on existing and protected species and design habitats

to facilitate existing wildlife.

For any enquiries regarding other services contact our team on01952 259281 or email contracts@amenity.co.uk18

HEAD OFFICE TEAM

General Enquiries01952 259281

contracts@amenity.co.uk

Jan HarveyContracts Administrator

01952 898518jan.harvey@amenity.co.uk

Dave HarveyContracts Manager

01952 898519dave.harvey@amenity.co.uk

TECHNICAL AREA SALES MANAGERS

North London and Northern Home CountiesClive Parnell

BASIS07976 705941

clive.parnell@amenity.co.uk

South East and Home CountiesDavid Whitaker MG

BASIS, FACTS07794 355590

david.whitaker@amenity.co.uk

Northern EnglandGary Potter

07739 851875gary.potter@amenity.co.uk

Cheshire and North WalesIan Somerville MSc

07966 287667ian.somerville@amenity.co.uk

MidlandsMark Allen

07813 295147mark.allen@amenity.co.uk

South Wales and South WestRay Hunt

07815 578920ray.hunt@amenity.co.uk

CONTACTS

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“ ALS Contracts have a great reputation in the golf greenkeeping community, and they have always produced good work at St Georges Hill. Their friendly staff always work well on siteand communicate effectively in the run up to the scheduled work date, offering advice andweather updates, to ensure ground conditions are right, before work is carried out. ”Chris Gosden, Course Manager at St Georges Hill Golf Club

“ ALS were recommended to me after another contractor let us down. The team completed a full end of season renovation at The Valley and I couldn’t be happier. Their communication was fantastic and they did everything they could to get the job done as quickly as possible. The quality of work was brilliant. I can’t praise them enough. I will definitely be using them again. ”

Nathan Chapman, Head Groundsman at The Valley, Charlton Athletic Football Club

“ I have used ALS Contracts at the rugby club since 2007. We have 4 pitches at the ground and every year we get 2 pitches sand banded, and 2 pitches verti-drained. The team are brilliant and very friendly, they turn up exactly when they say will and complete all work within the specified time. The ALS Contracts team provide a very professional service and I couldn’t manage without them. I look forward to their visit at the end of every season. ”Eric Curtis, Groundsman at Buckingham Rugby Club

“ Having a company who genuinely cares about the club is important. We find the communication and advice we receive is excellent and they feel like a local company. They disc seeded the new ground, keeping an eye on the weather, waiting for the optimum time to seed, ensuring the ground would be ready for the new season. Nothing is too much trouble. ”Nick Husbands, Chairman at Bromsgrove Cricket Club

“ Since dealing with ALS we have found them to be very helpful, providing good advice and a service to match. We are really pleased with the condition of our grounds following the recommendations and work carried out, which was done efficiently and quickly. We are happy to recommend and use ALS Contracts again. ”Sebastian Sabaj, Grounds Manager at Four Quarters Polo

“ ALS Contracts have always provided us with an excellent service. The team are very well organised, have great communication skills and always complete the tasks required to a high standard. It is a pleasure to work with such a helpful team that complete work to the scheduled time. We will definitely be using ALS Contracts again. ”Seamus Buckley, Clerk of the Course at Goodwood Racecourse

“ ALS Contracts were recommended to us and I’ve got to say I’m glad they were. The team were very efficient and cheerful, even under difficult conditions, as our green proved very awkward to get the machinery into place. I am very happy with the end results, they did a very thorough job and I will certainly use them again. ”Graham Spencer, Treasurer at Corley Bowling Club

“ Dependable, hardworking, reliable and friendly operatives are just four good reasons whywe use ALS Contracts. Over the years we have enjoyed excellent results from all sorts of operations completed by the team. The service provided has always been excellent which is led by the friendly team at the office and followed by the guys who turn up on site to do the work. ” Adam King, Grounds Manager at Radley College

T: 01952 259281 E: contracts@amenity.co.uk

ALS Contracts, Allscott Park, Allscott, Telford, TF6 5DY

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