PA6A Ecoplugs & Stem Injection
Aims of Course:
Pesticides are widely and successfully used in land based industries. They can be potentially harmful. It is essential that they are handled, applied and stored correctly. This Stem Injection training will guide you through the appropriate safe use of equipment.
Safe use of and application of Pesticide (PA6A) is a prerequisite for the following : Stem Injection and the use of eco plugs.
This is a one day course (half day if you already have completed the PA6 training). It will focus on the stem injection method of applying pesticides for the control of invasive species such as Japanese Knotweed, Giant Hog Weed and Himalayan Balsam etc.
Course content:
Stem Injection:
This section of the day trains the candidate in this treatment method.
- Legal Requirements
- Basics of Stem
- Injection Application
- Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment
- The Working Principles of a Stem Injector
- Preparation of the Stem Injector for Work
- Needles
- Calibrating a Stem Injector
- Mixing, Filling and Site Work
- Decontamination and Storage
Stump plugs:
This section of the day trains the candidate in this treatment method.
- Legal Requirements
- Basics of Pesticide Plug Use
- Hygiene and Personal Protective Equipment
- How Pesticide Plugs Work
- Preparation of the Equipment needed for working with Pesticide Plugs
- Pesticide Plugs
- Calibrating the number of Pesticide Plugs to be used
- Preparation, Insertion and Site Work
- Decontamination and Storage.