Pesticide Logs (UK): practical HSE-ready records

Capture the pesticide/plant-protection product details your crews actually have on hand—from phone, form or chat—then validate, file, and export audit-ready packs in one click.

Typical fields UK teams record

The exact fields you keep may depend on product labels, client requirements, and internal policy. Here’s the baseline most landscaping and tree-care teams use:

CategoryFieldNotes
ProductTrade name & MAPP numberInclude batch if you track it. Active substance optional but useful.
Target & reasonPest/weed/disease & purposeShort description (e.g., “broadleaf weeds along path”).
LocationSite/client, area/compartmentwhat3words/geo optional; attach map/photo if helpful.
ApplicationDose rate & water volumeRecord units clearly (e.g., L/ha, g/100m²).
TotalsArea treated & total appliedCalculated fields reduce errors.
TimingDate & start/finish timeUse 24h format for clarity.
OperatorName & competencyPA1/PA6, chainsaw etc. if relevant; link to training record.
EquipmentType/nozzle & calibration dateNozzle code & pressure help consistency.
WeatherWind, temperature, conditionse.g., 6–8 mph W, 12 °C, dry; note any rain within 6 hrs.
ControlsPPE & signageChecklist tick + photo if needed.
ConstraintsBuffer zones/near waterNote RUPs or by-client restrictions.
Follow-upRe-entry interval / PHIAs per product label/client requirement.
EvidencePhotos, label, COSHH sheetAttach files for the audit pack.
Sign-offSupervisor approvalDigital sign + timestamp.

We’ll mirror your client/auditor checklist and include any extra fields they expect. Always follow the product label and current UK guidance.

Example record (abbreviated)

Job context

Client: **Parkside Estate** · Area: **North footpath, 450 m** · Date: **12 May 2025** · Operator: **J. Smith (PA1/PA6)**

Product & dose

Product: **Example Herbicide** · MAPP **12345** · Dose **3 L/ha** · Water **200 L/ha** · Nozzle **03F110** @ **2.5 bar**

Totals

Area treated **0.18 ha** · Total product **0.54 L** · Total mix **36 L**

Conditions & controls

Wind **5–7 mph W** · Temp **14 °C** · Dry. PPE worn; walkway signage placed; 5 m buffer near watercourse.

Evidence

3 photos (before/after/signage); label PDF attached. Supervisor approval at **16:22**.

How it works in your workflow

1) Quick capture in the field

Crew uses SMS/chat or a 1-screen web form. Required fields only. Photos attach from camera. No login faff.

2) Validation & filing

We check units/format, calculate totals, and file records into client/job folders with clean naming.

3) Evidence pack

One-click PDF index + linked source files (photos, label, COSHH). Share internally or with an auditor.

Integrations available: Google Drive/SharePoint, Xero/QuickBooks (for related costs), Slack/Teams notifications, Airtable/DB for dashboards.

Get the UK pesticide log template

XLSX + printable PDF. We’ll also send a checklist you can adapt for your clients.

FAQs

Do crews need a new app?

No. SMS/chat or a tiny mobile form works best. Compliance rises when capture is frictionless.

Can we include our client’s exact fields?

Yes. We’ll mirror their checklist and labels. You can keep internal-only fields too.

Where do files live?

Your Drive/SharePoint in client/job folders. We can export CSV/PDF and archive per your retention policy.