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I believe that you only need PA1 and (PA2 if using a tractor spraying) and PA6 (for knapsack spraying) but only if applying pesticides. Herbicides and general lawn feed / feed and weed / Moss kill etc. wouldn't require you have the NPTC cert.
However I would strongly advise you to get the PA1 and PA6 but before hand read up on the various Manufacturers labels for the various products that you may use and also check out the HSE, DEFRA and COSHH guidelines and any other applicable Code of Practices. If in doubt, contact your local amenity supplier and ask them what they can legally sell you if you don't have PA1/6.
In answer to your other question, lawn treatments are a must and can be very profitable or you could just use it as an additional service at very reasonable rates to compliment your existing services.
The main thing with regards to feed and other treatment is to work out the cost of the raw materials per M2 and then add your labour charge etc. on top. Be careful as unless you get a good discount off your amenity supplier you will not be able to complete on price against other companies. Always buy the best product for the task in hand and charge accordingly. Never try to match, say the price of GreenThumb and besides if using quality products you will get better results than they ever can!
Feel free to Email me if you want more detailed information on rates etc.
I'm very interested in the liquid feed, stupid q time. How is the best way to apply it?
In a knapsack sprayer. Invest in the best one your can afford but make sure you clean it out every time!
Having only ever used granulars before ive never looked into liquids. The weeds this season have been a big problem for me on a lot of my large commercial properties.
Spraying is fairly quick but if a very large area I would suggest an auto pump sprayer or your left arm certainly gets a work out! :-)
As a novice when it comes to liqiud feeds what would you recommend as a good all rounder without any excess growth (if possible)
As before thanks for all your help and sorry Marc for hijacking the thread ;)
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