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Pesticides - Trailed Wick Type Applicators (Weed Wiper)

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Our course involves a balanced mix of theory and practical work.

We'll run through pesticide legislation and the key safety issues. 

You'll be taught the basics of what the applicator is and what it can do.

Field work will then be followed by a rundown of decontamination techniques.

Course sessions:

  • Basics of wick type application

  • Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

  • The working principles of wick type applicators

  • Preparation of the applicator for work

  • Calibration in practice

  • Mixing, filling and site work

  • Decontamination, storage and record keeping

  • Fault finding and conclusions.

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Please note that any candidates wanting to attend this course must have already completed their Safe Use of Pesticides training, and be able to provide proof of this on the training day.

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