Hi Jon been in Horticulture for nearly 30 yrs ,employed at a local stately Home and for the last 10yrs working for my self. I have professional qualifications and the necessary pa1 and pa6 pesticide license. I have been thinking about using my pesticide license more to my benefit for financial reasons and easier on my body . But as you say following all guidance correctly, rather than pull the knapsack out of my van and earn a quick £20.00 extra. But selling this service totally separate to my current work and customer's. Like the said area cordoned off, Warning signs up,full PPE on. But as well as conventional herbicide also organic ones ,for people with pets and children plus stem injection for invasive weeds . I can guarantee that most people running a gardening buissiness dont hold the license and wont get it and are not bothered if it is against the law . A local advertising slot or feature in local paper may be necessary though. Dont plan to do this full time initially but much easier than gardening,which i love but planning ahead .
Hi Simon, thanks for commenting. Yes PA1 & PA6 are good to have under your belt. I find weed control in whatever form taxing, so charge accordingly. Great to hear you are exploring diversifying the business. I personally enjoy the opportunity to explore, play and try out ways to tweak the business. Keeps the brain active.
Agreed. I learnt a lot on my PA1 and pa6 course this year. You've reminded me i need a better face mask! Thanks
Hi Joe, not everyones choice, but I think for £30-£50, it's worth it. Great to hear you've acquired the tickets. Thanks for commenting.
Hi Jon been in Horticulture for nearly 30 yrs ,employed at a local stately Home and for the last 10yrs working for my self.
I have professional qualifications and the necessary pa1 and pa6 pesticide license.
I have been thinking about using my pesticide license more to my benefit for financial reasons and easier on my body .
But as you say following all guidance correctly, rather than pull the knapsack out of my van and earn a quick £20.00 extra.
But selling this service totally separate to my current work and customer's.
Like the said area cordoned off, Warning signs up,full PPE on.
But as well as conventional herbicide also organic ones ,for people with pets and children plus stem injection for invasive weeds .
I can guarantee that most people running a gardening buissiness dont hold the license and wont get it and are not bothered if it is against the law .
A local advertising slot or feature in local paper may be necessary though.
Dont plan to do this full time initially but much easier than gardening,which i love but planning ahead .
Hi Simon, thanks for commenting. Yes PA1 & PA6 are good to have under your belt. I find weed control in whatever form taxing, so charge accordingly. Great to hear you are exploring diversifying the business. I personally enjoy the opportunity to explore, play and try out ways to tweak the business. Keeps the brain active.