What do I need to spray thistles from a quad bike sprayer?

[Err0l]

JFDI I have a "friend" that spent many a summers day clad in shorts and t shirt nap-sacking weeds. Never did me, I mean him, any harm.

 

[exmoor dave]

Does the qualifications last forever or do you have to retest every so many years?

For ever I think.

I did my at college 14 yrs ago, so my id card still has a very youthful carefree photo on it

Might even be abit awkward at the ag merchant checkout, youthful photo vs haggard 33 yr old in person








But then I've never.....ever..... been asked to produce that card when buying sprays



Only person that's ever asked to see it....... Farm assurance

 

[DKnD]

pa9 as stated for the screwdriver. Plus Pa9.1.4 as it's blunt. You should probably wear full riot gear as it's classed as a weapon. Definitely do a risk assessment for bending your left knee. Ensure full safety protocol is followed to ensure thistle doesn't get eaten by screwdriver operator.

 

[vulcan]

Did mine at college to but can't find my card or any paperwork work it was for the knapsack spraying part so is there any way I can get a new card or would I have to do it all over again?

 

[exmoor dave]

Did mine at college to but can't find my card or any paperwork work it was for the knapsack spraying part so is there any way I can get a new card or would I have to do it all over again?

Can you remember who the accessing body was?


Mine was NPTC

 

[roscoe erf]

you will need a full bio contamination suit full face mask ear defenders hard hat hi viz you will need to cone off the area plus an extra exclusion zone of say 50 ,miles put a full page add in at least 3 different local papers stating your intentions and give written warning of intention to spray to all and sundry and god help you if your within 400 miles of a water course

 

[digger don]

We dont use spray at all! My cousin was over from Ireland a few years back and said there is a old saying with us!
Kill a thistle in July and it will die!!

I know its a good while again now before you can try this but its true. Topping thistles in july kills them. End of! I now have no more thistles and didnt need any licence to sray!

 

[suffolksmallholder]

One of these should do the trick.

 

[vulcan]

Can you remember who the accessing body was?


Mine was NPTC

Could of been with them but not sure.

 

[suffolksmallholder]

Thishttp://www.hushfarms.co.uk/Pesticides-c-25.asp
SS

 

[milkloss]

Did mine at college to but can't find my card or any paperwork work it was for the knapsack spraying part so is there any way I can get a new card or would I have to do it all over again?

They charge for new paperwork or researching your number. I rang a trainer and said I think I've done it years ago but could you check for me. A few taps on the computer and he reeled off my number and date I passed. Job done!

 

[Ffermer Bach]

why don't you just buy some roundup and use a weed wiper? If you were in Wales I believe Welsh Water lend you one (via Daltons) for free.

 

[milkloss]

why don't you just buy some roundup and use a weed wiper? If you were in Wales I believe Welsh Water lend you one (via Daltons) for free.

Need tickets for that though?

 

[Gav]

Did mine at college to but can't find my card or any paperwork work it was for the knapsack spraying part so is there any way I can get a new card or would I have to do it all over again?

I would guess it's NPTC that you done them through, if you contact them and give them your details (full name, d.o.b etc) then they should hopefully be able to find you on the system to reissue the relevant paperwork.

 

[Ffermer Bach]

who is going to ask?

 

[Gav]

Does the qualifications last forever or do you have to retest every so many years?

They last for life but the recommendation is to keep up to date with current legislation requirements by however you see fit given how often things change. Some people use NROSO updates every year, others decide they want to do a refresher course every few years in the modules they hold, it's left to the individual at the moment.

 

[Princess Pooper]

Grazon will kill thistles and is approved for hand-held lances. We run a quad bike but have a long hose and a lance on it. I have PA1 and PA6a so able to legally apply.

 

[neilo]

They last for life but the recommendation is to keep up to date with current legislation requirements by however you see fit given how often things change. Some people use NROSO updates every year, others decide they want to do a refresher course every few years in the modules they hold, it's left to the individual at the moment.

And long may it remain so. It's little more than 'Jobs for the boys' already, but I'm guessing as less people need to get their certificates, there will be pressure from those that earn out of it, to bring compulsary refresher courses in. I fully expect Red Tractor to help the push.

 

[agrotron]

sorry to hijack the thread but I am thinking of doing the courses but who does it in the Wrexham/n wales area, and what are the rough costs?

I can't see the legislation getting relaxed so might as well do it sooner rather than later.

 

[Gav]

And long may it remain so. It's little more than 'Jobs for the boys' already, but I'm guessing as less people need to get their certificates, there will be pressure from those that earn out of it, to bring compulsary refresher courses in. I fully expect Red Tractor to help the push.

I agree that the system should remain how it is as I'm not just instructor but work on farms too so can see it from both sides. If anyone is going to push for refreshers it will be HSE and insurance companies, exactly how it is with the forklift side of things currently.
There's been no sign of a reduction in the amount of pesticide training courses being booked as the amenity sector falls under the same legislation as agriculture so it keeps us busy.