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We have no idea of the original concentrate?
That’s just the sort of house I’ve pictured you in Ollie!
My sentiments too....wonder how long some of the comments will be repeated in some 'anti farming' organisations even though most are 'tongue in cheek 'Personally i smell a rat, what were you spraying? happen to have 'two' accidents and it was 300ml? Not worth mixing, be just as quick to hand pull the weeds and save cost of chem. Do you have a picture of said roundup container and have you read the booklet on the side? That will tell you the dangers. Will have a mapp number to do you have that? Why did it take 2 hours to go for a shower? Anyone with a brain cell would wash chemical off straight away. And if in any doubt go to a hospital with the booklet off the container. Why was you told to use a stronger mix than requierd? Was this person qualified, why did they not do it if you are not. What has made someone from bulgaria join this forum today to just ask that straight away
It's going to be harmful/dangerous to the environment, it kills plants.
Good question. I had assumed that @jivkoss was in the UK, but perhaps not....
@jivkoss :
Some helpful background, stolen from a random website.
The legal bit: The law states that anyone who uses or applies pesticides in Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Industry or Amenity workplaces must possess a valid Pesticide Certificate in order to comply with regulations. This legislation isn't optional and it applies to volunteers, employed and self-employed people alike.
Grandfather Rights
There is no longer an exemption in UK law, commonly known as "grandfather rights”. The Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations 2012 exemption ceased to exist from 27th November 2015. Everyone who now uses PPPs authorised for professional use must hold a Certificate of Competence.
The various PA pesticide course options can get a bit complicated, so we've made it easier for you to see what's needed, (but if you have any other questions, do give us a call):
PA1 is the Foundation Theory Module, assessing knowledge of basic legislation for pesticides. PA1 must be passed by anyone wishing to take any other PA units.
PA2 is needed by anyone wanting to operate mounted or trailed boom sprayers. A separate ‘weed wiper’ qualification is also available – please ask for details.
PA3 is for Broadcast or Variable Geometry Boom Sprayers (mounted or trailed), with or without air assistance; typically for orchards.
PA4s is needed by anyone wishing to apply slug pellets.
PA6 is needed by anyone wishing to apply pesticides using a hand-held lance or knapsack type applicator. The lance may be vehicle-mounted e.g. on a tractor or ATV.
Some on the Forum never make mistakes .....I spotted that a while ago .....What's the most illegal, irresponsible act you've ever committed? Or do you require counselling if the milkman leaves an extra pint by mistake?
I still have my school report where my Housemaster wrote: '' he has a healthy disrespect for all forms of authority''. That was one of the best compliments I've ever received. Apart from @glasshouse stating that I ''talk a lot of Shyte''.
What's the most illegal, irresponsible act you've ever committed? Or do you require counselling if the milkman leaves an extra pint by mistake?
I still have my school report where my Housemaster wrote: '' he has a healthy disrespect for all forms of authority''. That was one of the best compliments I've ever received. Apart from @glasshouse stating that I ''talk a lot of Shyte''.
Any issues after.Hello,
at my job as a gardener, I spray roundup 5-6 times per year from 9 to 12 o'clock in the mornings. I accidentally spilled about 300ml of roundup on my skin twice. The roundup was diluted (200ml of roundup to 8l of water). I took a shower 2h after the accidents. After the second accident, my skin felt itchy, I suppose because of the roundup. Does anyone has had a similar experience and can you tell me what are the dangers? I read roundup is very toxic.
Don’t worry, some of us make up for that.Some on the Forum never make mistakes .....I spotted that a while ago .....
They won’t be the only council to have land over run with weeds, ragwort in particular.I was listening to BBC radio Somerset about a month ago, they were interviewing a chap from Mendip District Council. They have stopped using glyphosate due to "the health risks and the danger to wildlife". they are now overrun with weeds as they have no other products they can use and are looking for volunteers to pull weeds by hand.