The award-winning cholecalciferol rodenticide, Selontra®, is now approved for usage on field mice (also known as wood mice), BASF has announced. This exciting label re-launch means that the popular product from the leading pest control solutions manufacturer is the only professional rodenticide on the market suitable for targeting these wood or field mice, also known…
Bendiocarb, the active ingredient in Ficam® D, phase-out dates have now been confirmed by the HSE. The dates will be applied from the expiry date of the active substance from 31st January 2024, with a 180 days sell out period and additional 180 day for the use of existing stock. Therefore, the phase-out dates are…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Killgerm Chemicals Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Technical Support Advisor. Louise Loben has joined the team from within the industry, where she worked as a Pest Control Technician and Technical Inspector. Louise comes to Killgerm with almost 12 years of experience within the industry and holds the BPCA Accredited Technician…
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…
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…
Killgerm confirms the following Killgerm products have passed the European test standard EN 14476 against vaccinia virus, which is a part of the Monkeypox virus family (these tests took place at a testing laboratory in the UK). This confirms the following products are 99.99% effective against all enveloped viruses when used according to label directions.…