SprayPASS is a national, voluntary, industry-led program dedicated to promoting excellence in pesticide application across various sectors. Our mission is to improve agricultural and horticultural productivity, enhance environmental and community safety, and support business sustainability. By providing a structured framework, SprayPASS endorses applicators whose experience and work practices meet rigorous industry standards.

Our Mission

• Excellence in Pesticide Application: We establish and uphold best practices for the effective and safe application of pesticides.
• Environmental and Community Safety: Ensuring that all pesticide applications protect the environment, surrounding communities, and non-target species.
• Business Sustainability: Supporting applicators in optimizing their practices for better operational efficiency and sustainable growth.

What We Do

• Certification: We certify groundsprayers and applicators who demonstrate proficiency in safe and effective pesticide use.
• Training & Resources: Providing access to up-to-date training, resources, and technical support to enhance skills and knowledge in spray technology.
• Industry Advocacy: Representing the interests of pesticide applicators and supporting the adoption of best practices within the industry.

Who is SprayPASS For?

SprayPASS is designed for businesses and individuals responsible for applying herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and other pesticides in a wide range of settings, including:

1. Agricultural & Horticultural Applications

   • Ground rig boom sprayers and misters used in crop protection and plant health.

2. Amenity Areas & Land Management

   • Parks, gardens, golf courses, bowling greens, and sports fields.
   • Non-agricultural and industrial areas like national parks, local councils, forestry, railways, electricity networks, and water management.

3. Specific User Groups

   • Fee-for-Service Contractors: Professional sprayers offering services to farmers, councils, and land managers.
   • Spray Applicators: Those directly involved in pesticide application, either as part of a larger operation or independently.
   • Researchers & Technical Staff: Conducting trials or research involving pesticide use.

Supporting Professional Development

SprayPASS also caters to individuals seeking to advance their expertise in ground spray application or to gain formal recognition of their skills:

• Agronomists: Advising on the use of agricultural chemicals and their application.
• Agrichemical Industry Personnel: Professionals working with pesticide products and technologies.
• Spray Equipment Manufacturers: Innovators designing and providing the latest in spray technology.
• Tertiary Students: Studying agriculture, horticulture, or related fields, looking to gain practical skills and certification.
• Trainers: Delivering basic farm chemical user training to ensure safe and responsible pesticide use.

By joining SprayPASS, you become part of a network committed to advancing industry standards, ensuring safer pesticide application, and contributing to a sustainable future in agriculture and land management.