# Eco Weed Banishers The Green Steam Weed Killer Uses Steam Instead of Pesticides By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-09-16 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-steam-weed-killer References: [rittenhouse](http://www.rittenhouse.ca/asp/Product.asp?PG=1898) The Green Steam Weed Killer will be the eco-Grim Reaper for all weeds in the future. What makes this machine so unique is that it uses [hot steam instead of pesticides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weed-management). Powered by a [12-volt battery](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worx-offers), the Green Steam Weed Killer is a slaughter powerhouse that uses approximately two gallons of hot water and a small propane tank. Apply extremely high-temperatures to the mix and you get an explosion of cells that are sent out to annihilate [bad shrubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automated-lawn-care-technology). Originally made in Canada, the machine also has wheels and brakes to make maneuvering that much easier. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Steam-based Weed Killers:** Innovative steam-based systems will replace traditional pesticide sprays for weed control in agriculture and landscaping. - **Eco-friendly Pest Control:** Environmentally friendly pest control methods like steam-based weed killers will see increased adoption for sustainable agriculture and landscaping. - **Automation in Agriculture and Landscaping:** Automation and robotization of agriculture and landscaping tasks such as weed killing will increase efficiency and accuracy. ### Who This Affects Most - **Agriculture:** Agriculture industry can adopt steam-based systems to reduce negative environmental impact of traditional pesticide spraying methods. - **Landscaping:** Landscaping industry can benefit from eco-friendly, chemical-free weed control methods for maintaining lawns, gardens, and public parks. - **Manufacturing:** Manufacturing industry can develop and produce advanced steam-based weed killer machines and equipment to meet growing demand for eco-friendly pest control solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Fast-Acting Weed Killers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spruce-weed-killer.md) - [Sea Salt-Powered Herbicides](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sea-saltpowered-herbicides.md) - [Autonomous Weed-Control Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/large-plant-model.md) - [Microwave Pest-Killing Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soil-heating-system.md) - [Steam-Powered Dishwasher Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-steam-cleaner.md) - [Pull-Behind Mechanical Weeders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/farmwise.md) - [Lawn Care Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lawn-care-robots.md) - [Precision Robotic Weeding Services](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weeding-service.md) - [AI-Powered Weeding Robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weeding-robot.md)