- Duration
1 day
- Location
- Plumpton College
Course Overview
It's never been more important to take an integrated approach to weed management - find out why with our dedicated training.
With the future of pesticides becoming a hot topic of discussion, it's more important than ever to use chemicals alongside non-chemical alternatives to create an integrated approach to weed management that is both effective and sustainable.
Not only will you leave with a nationally recognised certificate, but you'll also walk away with the knowledge of non-chemical weed control options available to you and be able to create an integrated approach to weed management that is both effective and sustainable.
Course Description
This is a training-only course.
You'll cover the following sessions:
- Weeds and invasive plant species
- Legislation and best practice
- The weed – friend or foe?
- Designing weeds away
- Pesticides
- Electricity
- Hot water
- Hot foam
- Mechanical
- Weed burners/Infrared
- Integrated weed management – examples and scenarios
Although this course is suitable for operators, it will be of particular benefit to the decision-makers.
Course cost:
£210
Entry Requirements
There are no entry requirements for this course.
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