Water

Advice

Everything you need to help keep pesticides out of water.

Pesticides such as herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides can all cause problems for wildlife and water quality. Here's information on...

A VI Stewardship Scheme to build on existing best practice to protect water and avoid restrictions on these products

A VI tool to help farmers and sprayer operators review and improve spraying practices and so reduce the risk of pesticides reaching water.

A summary of best practice advice for keeping pesticides out of water.

Responsible use means getting the basics right all the time.

Water Protection Advice Sheets

Why Pesticide handling areas are important.

A best practice guide to controlling weeds and protecting the environment.

Advice on disposing of unused or unwanted pesticides safely.

Why pesticides getting into water matters, how they get there and basic best practice to keep pesticides out of water.

Pesticides such as herbicides, fungicides, and insecticides can all cause problems for wildlife and water quality.

In addition to the information on the updated "Pesticide Handing Area" information sheet, the following information is relevant regarding...