Dear Professional Rodenticide User, Changes to Certification Needed When Buying Professional Rodenticides We are writing at a time for urgent action; as regulation changes coming into effect from 1 January 2026 necessitate new enhanced proof of competence requirements for everyone buying or using professional rodenticides. From 2026 farm...
In rural Shropshire, pest control officer at APM Ltd., Lindsay Silvester, has been working on farms for over three decades, combining hands-on expertise with a commitment to protecting both agricultural businesses and the environment. His experiences show how adopting responsible pest control practices can deliver...
For over 30 years, Graham Pest Control has been at the forefront of pest management, helping businesses, farms and homes across Scotland tackle rodent infestations. With a strong foothold in agriculture, the team regularly works with farmers to keep their premises rodent-free while following the...
In Gloucestershire, Chris Venables of Venables Pest Control Ltd. has spent nearly 20 years addressing one of the most persistent challenges in pest control: rats. With a meticulous approach and a focus on the responsible use of rodenticides, Chris is demonstrating how thoughtful pest management...
The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU UK) has released a new Q&A document to clarify upcoming proof of competence requirements for purchasing and using professional-use rodenticides. This guide, aimed at supporting farmers, gamekeepers, and professional pest controllers, offers tailored advice to each group as...
In readiness for all anticoagulant rodenticide purchases being restricted July onwards to their use inside and around buildings only, the latest UK Rodenticide Stewardship annual report includes for the first time an explanation specific to rodent pest control of what constitutes a ‘building’. Summarised from guidance...
The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) UK has monitored barn owl breeding in collaboration with the Wildlife Conservation Partnership (WCP) every year since 2011. Over the study’s 12 years, the percentage of successful nests ranged between 23.2% in 2013 and 64.5% in 2014, with...
A new chairperson is being recruited by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use to take up the role early next year on retirement of Dr Alan Buckle, chairman since CRRU’s inception in 2004. CRRU’s ultimate objective is to reduce the incidence of rodenticide residues in barns...
To help gamekeepers prepare for next year’s rodenticide authorisation changes, which effectively will rule out using any second-generation anticoagulant (SGAR) in open areas away from buildings, the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use is appealing for practical questions that need addressing. CRRU chairman Dr Alan Buckle acknowledges...
To help farmers prepare for next year’s rodenticide authorisation changes, which effectively will rule out using any second-generation anticoagulant (SGAR) in open areas away from buildings, the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use is appealing for practical questions that need addressing. CRRU chairman Dr Alan Buckle acknowledges...