Focus on environmentally-friendly green space management through zero-pesticide practices

More than just a simple requirement, the zero-pesticide approach is beneficial to biodiversity. The experts at DERICHEBOURG VRD Espaces Verts explain everything!

The term "zero-pesticide" refers to the maintenance of outdoor spaces (public spaces, gardens, roadside areas) without the use of synthetic phytosanitary products. This practice eliminates the active chemical substances that have been massively used since the 1950s to protect plants from harmful organisms.

Since January 1, 2017, the use of chemical pesticides has been banned in many public spaces. This is a significant advancement for the protection of biodiversity and public health. For DERICHEBOURG VRD Espaces Verts, a pioneer in respecting biodiversity, zero-pesticide has always been at the heart of its practices. Among the benefits, there is notably a reduction of pesticides in water and aquatic environments and a positive impact on health due to decreased exposure to pesticides.

Our teams are ingenious in limiting the growth of unwanted plants and the development of pests. Mulching, late mowing, soil decompaction, and eco-grazing are preventive solutions regularly used. Among the curative techniques, mechanical and thermal weeding have also allowed for innovation in the management of green spaces.