I passed PA1+PA6, but need more info

[Gareth Dalzell]

Hello all,

 

Yesterday I passed my PA6, and passed my PA1 a week beforehand. Which I was well happy about. I done the course mainly to use roundup on pavements etc. I have my own business (2yrs nw).

 

However I've been left with a few questions that as I work for myself (and not someone else) I don't feel I got answered.. so here goes...

 

1a) So when I get the certificate (PA6) - do I register straight away with NRoSO National Register of Sprayer Operators - is this compulsary? (I believe it is),

 

1b) and when I have done this am I know fully licenced to use pesticides... or is there any other agency I have to register with?

 

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2a) Where do I buy the actual Glyphosate (roundup) concentrate? what volumes can you buy it in? Most of what I have seen looks to be home use stuff (spray straight away sort of job, no mixing etc).

 

2b)when purchasing pesticides, do I have to show the certificate?

 

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3) As I will not be using a lot of the stuff, can someone point my in the right direction of a cheap travel storage bin to hold 2/3 bottles of roundup concentrate.

 

4) How do I go about finding the best pesticide for a job? is this in the blue book?

 

I think thats all. The courses (PA1 + PA6) were very useful. It just didnt seem to give me enough information in regards to where to get it from, and not a lot of information on what pesticides to use and when. Is there other courses that elaborate on this?

 

many thanks,

berkshire_boy

 

If it's only smaller quantities you are carrying, I know a lot of people just us those portable freezer boxes you get, as long as it can be secured.

 

If you are looking for more info on Chemical costs and product data sheets etc "Pitchcare" is a good website. Has prices which are a good guide for someone looking starting prices etc.

 

If you want to go into loads of depth you could do a BASIS course - but probably way more than most of us need for business.

[berkshire_boy]

Brilliant. thankyou very much to everyone for the help.

 

Going to look into getting the whole lot (sprayer, ppe, etc) in the next few weeks.

 

Thanks again.

[Rich2484]

I've got them all exept for the water course spraying.

 

Didn't see a need for it. Always good to have tickets under your belt, gives more diversity.

[Dan Earp]

Try a chem safe. A small lockable red box that holds2 1ltr bottles. We use them at work on our vehicles. Any bigger and at our yard are 2 safes that hold 80% spill I believe

[sid lusby]

if youre doin mile after mile of spraying switch to cda's. ok go to county stores never ask for licence. dont need to register to spray operators list. waste of time and money