Message Board - Natural Turf: Granular pesticide application
17 Mar 2010 by Martin Wythe
Could someone clarify what certificates are required to apply granular pesticides, specifically Merit turf.
17 Mar 2010 by jlawrence
I believe PA1 & PA6.
PA6 is for handheld applicators - which include knapsacks and granular applicators.
Of course there's no bounce, bend your back and put some bloody effort in.
17 Mar 2010 by Martin Williams
PA4 if using a mounted or trailed applicator
18 Mar 2010 by Trolly Dolly
PA4 for all granular application and you must have PA1 to handle all chemicals,
4 wheels are better than none
18 Mar 2010 by jlawrence
Donk, not true. PA4 is as Martin said for using mounted or trailed applicators - this doesn't include had applicators such as a pedestrian broadcast spreader. PA6 is supposed to cover pedestrian broadcast spreaders (according to my PA6 notes) but I honestly don't remember them ever being mentioned on the course at all.
Of course there's no bounce, bend your back and put some bloody effort in.
18 Mar 2010 by Trolly Dolly
most of the rules us groundsmen come across are a load of old cobblers any how.
4 wheels are better than none
18 Mar 2010 by barry glynn
Wonder there isnt a certificate for using loam and seed
What do I do? I just cut the grass.
19 Mar 2010 by ticky21
i think you,ll find that PA5 is required to use granular
Ticky supports British farmers...!!
19 Mar 2010 by Trolly Dolly
Pa 5 is for spraying from a boat
Pa 6c is for hand held granular application.
Pa loam & seed followimg soon ! haha
4 wheels are better than none
19 Mar 2010 by Barry Pace
And a P45 for if you get it wrong badly.......
Plastic.... it's The End I tell you... THE END!!!!
19 Mar 2010 by Martin Wythe
Who polices the thing anyway and has anybody been checked?
22 Mar 2010 by ticky21
LOL @ Donk...well with all the wet weather we been gettin...that wouldnt be far wrong.....haha
Ticky supports British farmers...!!
22 Mar 2010 by Sumomosr
Donk purports to give serious advice on a serious subject and then discredits himself by taking the pi$$.
I agree with m'learned friend Mr. Pace.
GOGGA
22 Mar 2010 by Trolly Dolly
life is to short to get upset by rules and regs do what you have to do to stay on the right side of the law and for god sake keep laughing !!!! ( is that better )
4 wheels are better than none
22 Mar 2010 by ticky21
rules and regs come about because of malpractice and misuse etc etc...and you cant keep laughing when because of these numpties who flout rules and regs, we the genuine ones, have to fork out an arm and a leg on insurances, training because the client requires credentials etc
Ticky supports British farmers...!!
23 Mar 2010 by Trolly Dolly
yep lots of money to the tune of something like 18 thousand pounds a year spent on training and insurance for 8 blokes. I know all about it you dont need to worry, thats why i keep laughing coz otherwise I would cry !!!!! Its good to train and improve thats what its all about trying to be better at what we do, give a better service, and in the mean time we can all be happy and have a laugh, enjoy ourselves !!!!!
4 wheels are better than none
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