UPDATED OPTIONS FOR RODENTICIDE ‘PROOF-OF-COMPETENCE’ TRAINING

The choice of training for farmers and trainee pest controllers to become recognised competent users and authorised purchasers of professional grade rodenticides has been updated in conjunction with the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK (CRRU). Head of CRRU Training and Certification Dr Matt Davies says rodenticide stewardship is strengthened by Ofqual regulation. “In addition…

Bayer completes sale of its Environmental Science Professional business to Cinven

Business to continue operations as an independent company called Envu Leverkusen, October 4, 2022 – Bayer has completed the sale of its Environmental Science Professional business to the international private equity firm Cinven, after the two companies had entered into a corresponding agreement in March. The conditions for closing the transaction – including the receipt…

Killgerm Keeping You Informed – Update from GOV.UK for: Plant protection products (PPPs): register as a professional user

Page summary: If you’re a business, organisation or sole trader that uses PPPs and adjuvants professionally in Great Britain, register to comply with regulations. Change made: We’ve updated our policy statement and made improvements to the registration forms and guidance in response to user feedback. We’ve also updated information about when you must register. Click…

Could delinquent minority restrict rodent control options for responsible majority?

Another year of “stubbornly static”, and in some cases rising, rodenticide residues in barn owls has prompted an uncomfortable question about the use of poison baits: could irresponsible practices by a delinquent minority restrict future pest control options for the responsible majority? This applies equally to all three professional user groups, pest control, farming and…

Rodent control and wild bird control (proofing) highlighted as biosecurity measures in avian flu outbreaks

The Defra document ‘Biosecurity and preventing welfare impacts in poultry and captive birds. Advice for all captive bird and poultry keepers (including game birds, waterfowl, and pet birds), updated 24th November 2021, highlights the importance of rodent control and wild bird proofing in avian flu outbreaks. Please click HERE to view document. There have been…

Killgerm Keeping You Informed – Requirements for users and suppliers to register their involvement with Plant Protection Products.

USERS Professional plant protection products (PPPs): register as a user If you’re a business, organisation or sole trader that uses professional PPPs and adjuvants in Great Britain, register to comply with regulations. Users are asked to register with DEFRA by 22nd June 2022. Instructions are available HERE Relevant products are those with a MAPP number…