Perfect for treating large patios, footways, roofs and caravans. Five litres of Di-Ard moss killer will treat up to sq m. For commercial use on larger expanses such as car parks, playgrounds and tennis courts. Kill moss on a tarmac driveway A moss infestation on tarmac is a common problem. Tiny pits and crevices in the surface of the tarmac hold water to create a perfect breeding ground for moss, lichen and algae.
These imperfections also help the moss to cling on, thus making it very difficult to remove by power washing or scrubbing alone. Surface preparation Make sure the tarmac is clear of debris and obstacles. Precautions Di-Ard will not stain your tarmac. Apply the moss killer Dilute your Di-Ard at with cold water and spray the moss infestation with a knapsack or handheld sprayer. How much moss killer do I need? Buy Di-Ard. David Cliff November 8, This is when we begin to see that it is causing a problem.
But killing moss and cleaning your driveway or pathway is not too difficult and can be very successful. You just need to follow some basic steps and use good moss killing products. The best method to kill moss on these types of surface depends upon the way that you wish to work and how you wish the surface to look upon completion. Before you start spraying your surface with a moss killer, we strongly recommend that you brush the area to remove as much dirt, loose growth and smaller areas of growth as possible.
Our WIRE BROOM is especially good for this job as its rigid wire bristles are more effective at reaching into the pits and removing the moss growth than most brooms, making the process quicker and easier. A moss killer will not effectively kill weeds and a weed killer will not kill moss.
Finally, you should try to remove anything that casts a shadow over the area. The more sunlight, the quicker the surface will dry. The quicker the surface dries, the less moisture there is to feed the spores and moss. I do realise there are many things that aren't very practical to remove such as your house, cars, large trees and maybe even the neighbour's house , however if you can cut back overhanging branches and bushes then this will really help to reduce future moss growth.
If a treatment is not applied after manually removing moss, you can effectively make the problem worse by spreading the spores. Treatment options depend on the method of application and the surface cleanliness required; do you just want to kill the moss, or do you want to clean and renovate the tarmac at the same time? Option 1 - Clean the tarmac, rinse then follow with moss and algae killer and prevention.
The rinsing process is required to not only wash away the product but also to help remove the now dead moss, as well as any dirt, generally cleaning the surface. BATIFACE makes the cleaning of the surface easier, and you will find that once the surface has been rinsed the driveway will have been returned to near its original colour. By the time you come back, you should find that the moss has been killed off. To be sure, check the colour.
Dead moss will have turned a yellow colour. How concerned are you about disinfecting while cleaning? Now you know how to remove moss from tarmac and driveways, you can use these steps to avoid it returning:.
Give your driveway plenty of sun. Driveways are often close to lawns and as moss loves acidic soil it's best to test the soil pH level. Take care when washing your driveway. Moss survives best in areas of shade. A great way to ensure your drive and paths have plenty of sun is to cut back large bushes or overhanging trees.
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