Hand Held Application Using Injection Equipment

This course enables students to prepare and use hand held injection pesticides applicators. Including nozzle selection, calibration and safe operation.

For the use of injection in Japanese Knot Weed and Giant Hogweed.

Course Content

Environmental risks

Legal and safety requirements

Interpretation of the label

Preparation and maintenance of the applicator

Needle types and sizes

Calibration

Filling and mixing procedures

Safe injection of pesticides

Application record sheets

Cleaning and storage procedures

Safe disposal of unwanted pesticides

Equipment Required

Coveralls; type 3,4 or 5 & 6 as per code of practice

Face shield; full face protection

Nitrile gloves (minimum of 0.5mm thickness and 300mm long) as per code of practice

Wellington or full legength water repellent boots with a good grip and must have steel toe cap

Calculator (not on a mobile phone)

Stop watch

Notepad and Pen