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Rabies in bats: what are the risks?
Managing the risk posed to landscape professionals.

Managing client expectations
Guidance and template documents available to members

Injuries arising from tree works
Tree work is a common cause of death and major injury in landscape maintenance. The risks must to be managed.

Exploiting exotic pathogens as mycoherbicides against Japanese knotweed
Can biological control offer an alternative to chemicals methods?

Alcohol limits in the workplace
Remember: the drink driving limit may be different to the site limit.

Phytophotodermatitis
Remain vigilant for plants whose sap may cause injuries to operatives this summer.

Safe working in the sun
Over 230,000 cases of non-melanoma skin cancer are diagnosed annually in the UK with rates predicted to reach almost 400,000 per year by 2025.

Users of Professional Plant Protection Products reminded to register with Defra
Registration essential for users of all professional plant protection products.

Members report visits from pesticide enforcement officers
Preparation key to successful visits from officers.