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I've a guy on PA1/PA6 training this week and this subject came up, which we were discussing when he got back this afternoon.
Worth bumping and also asking for any other input/updates
Good reminder Gary - hard surface run off is the biggest single cause of water contamination.
The Water Framework Directive is driving a lot of change to pesticides with new, lower detection levels and harsher fines for water companies - meaning more & more active ingredients are being scrutinised - the only delay being the backlog at the CRD.
Its always good to spread the message about professional, responsible use of pesticides
The cowboy brigade will still be out there doing it....just like they spray with no certificate, it would HELP if it was made legal that to purchase any chemicals you need to show proof of your cert, quite simples...anyone can pick up the phone and order at most places, you can even buy from ebay lol..!!
"it would HELP if it was made legal that to purchase any chemicals you need to show proof of your cert"
This point was raised at the recent Pesticides Roadshow. The problem with this, it seems, is that a certificate is not proof that anyone possessing one, is the actual owner of it.
Does make one wonder if a certificate is actually valid if one was challenged whilst applying pesticides.
I also believe there is another practical issue relating to businesses with staff in that the person ordering/buying it on behalf of the company may not be the user (ie your admin or purchasing staff) - that would need to resolving....
My license doesn't have a photo. I'm not sure when photos on pesticide certificates were introduced.