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PA1, How long do they last?

Hi folks, as above, mine was issued in 1989 i know i need a refresher but is it still valid

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Weeding advice

I did a long all-day job yesterday clearing a massive border that's populated with mature shrubs, of well grown weeds between the plants. Took me ages with a draw hoe, spade, rake and my trusty Mantis tiller. The thought occurred that there must be a

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Pa4g - Granular Pesticide application

Is pa4g a legal requirement for the occasional application of weed and feed lawn treatments using a drop spreader or is the cert more for agricultural use? Any idea?

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Qualifications for applying rodenticides?

I've had several clients inquire if we can tackle rodent problems. It's fairly easy to obtain professional baits but does any one know what training / qualifications are required to legally supply a bait box and bait for a paying client???

pest_con

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The sale of professional pesticides is now under tighter controls

From the pesticide Amenity Forum:

"You are reminded of the following legal requirements relating to the purchase and use of professional pesticides:

As from 26th November 2015 it is an offence for anyone to purchase pesticides authorised for professi

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United Nations/World Health Organisation panels conclude glyphosate "non-carcinogenic"

Meeting concludes that glyphosate is "unlikely to pose a carcinogenic risk to humans from exposure through the diet".

WHO glyphosate review 

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Vinegar replaces glyphosate in Bristol

"A new weapon is being used in the fight against weeds across Bristol – vinegar. It has replaced a cancer-causing chemical called glyphosate after pressure on the city council from thousands of people.

But now groups campaigning against the carcinoge

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Spraying for weeds

I'm currently employed by a landscaping company that is getting us to spray for weeds, but none of us have our pa1 and pa6 certificates which I know you need to do this legally.Can I just refuse not to do it? We have a few big food chain contracts th

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Weed control

Hi everyone!

I have been asked to remove various small weeds surrounding a house with their garage door opening onto a small road. The weeds are growing in the edge of the tarmac and concrete and are very difficult to dig out. Any advice on a strong e

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Spring bulbs coming up under membrane/pebbles

Hi everyone. I just got a call from a mowing customer about this years services, and she mentioned that an area I installed weed membrane and pebbles on in the autumn is bulging up from underneath. I am assuming that it's spring bulbs growing under t

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PA1 and PA6 training

hello guys

can you help me on the best places that provide the training for PA1 and PA6. for weed control and spraying. and a rough idea on how much this will cost.

thanks very much.

nathan

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Two-thirds of Europeans support ban on glyphosate

Two-thirds of Europeans support a ban on glyphosate, the most-widely used agricultural chemical in the world’s history, according to a new Yougov poll.

A prohibition on the herbicide ingredient was backed by three quarters of Italians, 70% of Germans

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Cooper Pegler Evolution knapsack sprayers?

Hi everyone, just wondering if anyone has used or owns a Cooper Pegler evolution knapsack sprayer, and if yes would you have any reviews on them? Many thanks Harry

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Effective treatment for ivy

Hello guys.What is the best way to stop ivy growing? Got a customer where it is covering the garage. Is it best to try and get all the roots out or best to treat with some chemical?Thanks

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box tree caterpillar

Hi All, 

Has anybody encountered these yet and if so, does any basic pesticide deal with these (or do you have to use specific ones)?

Thanks for any advice on this.

Cheers.

John

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Effective weed killer

Hi guys.What have you all found as an effective weed killer for a sprayer? Looking for some thing that keeps them weeds at bay for drive ways and patios ectCheers

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Gylphosate dilution

I've been advised to use 40ml of Gallup Biograde in a 6l sprayer for spot spraying weeds in hard landscape. Does this seem correct? I'm hopeless with maths and really struggle working out dilution rates.

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Berthoud Knapsack - nozzle changing issue

I might be being a bit dense here... but for the life of me I can't figure out how to change the tip on the nozzles that came with my berthoud vermorel 2000 knapsack.

The black bit that screws on to the knapsack is fine, but I want to swap out the def

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Agrigem's new fertiliser range - Nutrigrow

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Slippy moss on timber deck

I have a client, who has bought a house where the decking was fitted upside down. The planks being fitted grove side down, the smooth surface up. She has three children, moss has colonized the area and decking is slippery.

She hasn't the money/inclina

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