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Pesticides – Sprayer filling and washing areas (podcast)

The focus of this episode is pesticide filling and handling areas – the pollution risks, the legislation, design considerations and the safe disposal of pesticide solutions.

Agricultural Consultant George Chalmers chats with SEPA’s Pete Wright and D & H Direct’s Dan Fentiman.  Pete gives an insight into the pollution risks and the legislation that surrounds the safe use of pesticides.  Dan has extensive experience in the supply and installation of pesticide handling areas across the country and shares some of his expertise.

Related information on our website includes:
Pesticide Information Note: Buffer zones & Pesticide Information Note: Pesticide containers – cleaning and disposal.

A self propelled crop sprayer treating drills of potatoes, driving away from the viewer.

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