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Weed killer regulations

Posted by David Parker on April 26, 2014 at 3:47pm

Firstly massive apologies if I'm going to go over old ground (pardon the pun) but done a brief search and haven't found an answer and I'm a new boy here.
I want to apply some weed killer to some paths and edges of driveways in NON public places (cracks in pavers in domestic gardens mostly) where weeds are growing through, and will only be applying small amounts of products that can be bought easily by the public (Roundup etc). As I am taking money and therefore considered a professional do I need any training and/or licence?
Thanks

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    Gary RK April 26, 2014 at 3:54pm

    'fraid so, David......most likely PA1/PA6 min.

    See 1st link in attached thread : http://www.landscapejuicenetwork.com/forum/topics/pesticide-guides-...

    There are many places to get this training. If you are struggling to find somewhere local let me know and I can point you to a suitable Training Group(s).

  • Graeme @ BGS April 26, 2014 at 3:55pm

    Yep sure do.

    Check that this from ProGreen

    http://www.progreen.co.uk/Pr0gr33n/images/uploads/Certificate-of-co...

    They will also help you get on a training course

  • David Parker April 26, 2014 at 4:09pm

    That's great, thanks. There are a couple of horticulture colleges near us so I will ask them. Namely Plumpton College and Brinsbury.

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    Gary RK April 26, 2014 at 4:13pm
    Be sitting down when they tell you the answer.....;-)

    David Parker said:

    That's great, thanks. There are a couple of horticulture colleges near us so I will ask them. Namely Plumpton College and Brinsbury.

  • David Parker April 26, 2014 at 4:26pm

    I was. Thanks. Don't do much of it so may not bother any more. I only really do it as an 'extra' service, so telling them you need to have a ticket and I don't won't be a huge problem I don't think.
    Same with the chainsaw. I use one occasionally, but never for felling and never on 'living' wood. But at £1000 for the ticket I'll put the saw away. It won't earn me any more money.
    There is a bursary, so will try and apply for funding as I'm currently on a low income.

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    Gary RK April 26, 2014 at 4:30pm

    Couple of points;

    - then definitely approach colleges (rather than commercial trainers) as you may well get some of the fees offset direct or via a Bursary

    - Sub it out to someone you trust (pesticides and basic saw work) until it makes sense to invest, or leave the pesticide element it in the hands of the customers and let them use domestic products..

  • David Parker April 26, 2014 at 4:40pm

    Thanks Gary. Good advice. Plumpton College do one for strimmers too!!

  • David Parker April 26, 2014 at 4:48pm

    Just bought a knapsack sprayer too! Oh well, put it back on ebay then!

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    Gary RK April 26, 2014 at 4:53pm

    You can offer 'other' services with that knapsack;

    - Hard surface moss treatments
    - Lawn Ferts & green ups etc (but no weed & feed etc ;-)

  • David Parker April 26, 2014 at 5:56pm

    What can I treat moss with that is legal to use that isn't legal on weeds?
    Thanks for your advice Gary, Appreciated.

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