Storing glyphosphate in van and spraying it

Passed the PA1 and PA6 certificates on glyphosphate spraying.
(we were told so safe u can drink)
Did they tell you that on your course?
Yep. Crazy.

You seriously went on a course on glyphosate spraying that gave you certificates, and they told you that it was so safe that you can drink it?

Please tell me you're making that up.

(I've looked up "PA1" and "PA6" and they are real things, issued by LANTRA. Kaitai, was your course suspiciously cheap? Maybe check your certificates on the LANTRA certificate checker: https://lantra.co.uk/certificate-checker/lantra-certificate-checker/ )
 
Seems to be leaking out of my new stihl sprayer where circled. Froffing but dunno why.

Regarding big weeds, is it worth cutting them down before spraying?
 

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Seems to be leaking out of my new stihl sprayer where circled. Froffing but dunno why.

When you’re using it, or when it’s stored? Do you de-pressurise it when it’s not in use?

Regarding big weeds, is it worth cutting them down before spraying?

Well….

First question, are they soft green weeds or brown woody weeds?

For the soft green stems - annual weeds - if possible just pull them up. I’m nit convinced that there is anything in that photo that needs weedkillering. Only if they have deep roots, like dandelions, or woody perennial weeds like brambles. might weedkiller be appropriate.

For woody weeds, the glyphosate needs to be absorbed by green living leaves. You might consider partially chopping them, but you need to leave enough green growth that you can effectively spray.
 

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