Three new models of the Ergonica Weed Twister will be introduced to the agricultural and home gardening communities in the U.S. and Europe on August 21, 2006.  The industrial agriculture model (AGRONOX 48) features an overall length of 48 inches in order to comply with industry safety codes for Arizona, California, New Mexico, Texas and other states, provinces and jurisdictions that restrict the use of any hand tool or short hoe for repetitive use in agriculture with a handle less than 48 inches in length.  This tool is especially needed in California which state recently enacted safety regulations that restrict hand weeding in farms without the use of any tools.

The ERGONOX 42 is another new model and features a length of 42 inches.   This tool is designed primarily for home consumers who prefer not to stoop as much as may be required by the the 36 inch model.  Although the 36 inch model can remove weeds with very little stooping, for taller people, or situations where the weeds are several feet away from the gardener's path, the ERGONOX 42 is the ideal solution.

The original Weed Twister model with a length of 36 inches has also been upgraded with the new TERMINOX 36.  Although the upgrade is the same overall length as the original model, the new upgrade features stronger and wider spring steel wires for the coils, and stronger rods for the shaft and handle.  The 36-inch model is the elegant solution for most users, including agricultural applications, because it is lighter in weight than the longer models and is effective in removing both new seedling weeds as well as weeds with roots as deep as 6 to 12 inches in depth.  The shorter models are also especially useful when working in raised beds, planters, pots or platforms.

All three new models will feature a more comfortable vinyl grip and stronger, wider steel components.  The construction method has also been upgraded for all new models to withstand significantly greater torque stress without failing.  The new line of Weed Twister models is also a good fit for organic farming and non-organic special crops such as celery, lettuce, sugar beets, broccoli, carrots, strawberries and others that often require hand weeding and thinning.  A more efficient tool, such as the Weed Twister, can help to reduce the high cost of hand weeding.

The Weed Twister can also effectively be applied to removing weeds along the edges of plastic sheets used for growing strawberries or other plasticulture applications without damaging the plastic.  It can also be used for digging two-inch holes or troughs when needed for planting crops or irrigation.

Pricing and availability information is indicated on the Purchase Discount page.  Currently, the AGRONOX 48 model is only available through online purchase at www.ergonica.com.