Killgerm Group announces a strategic investment for PestWest Electronics Killgerm Group is proud to announce another strategic investment, as PestWest Electronics has now completed its move into a modern & high specification operational base at Symphony House in the Wakefield 41 industrial park. The new operation centre includes a brand new, dedicated manufacturing section complemented…
New Managing Director Appointed for Killgerm Scandinavia Today, Killgerm Group announces a new appointment for Killgerm Scandinavia. Martin Nilsson has been promoted as the new Managing Director for Killgerm Scandinavia, effective from 1st September 2024. Martin started working in Killgerm Scandinavia (formerly Milluck AB) 14 years ago, and he has been instrumental in supporting our…
Hi, I’m Gerry! I am the new Killgerm Area Sales Manager for Scotland and Northern Ireland. My Experience I have recently worked for Orkin UK as a Contract Manager for NBC Environment for five and a half years and trained to RSPH Level 2. NBC is renowned as a national bird and pest control company,…
New guidance issued to professional rodenticide users The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) has released its latest Code of Best Practice (CoBP), reflecting forthcoming legal requirements on professional rodenticide application and supporting the safe and effective rodent pest management delivered by gamekeepers, farmers and pest control technicians. Key revisions to the fourth edition of…
We have an exciting opportunity for a hardworking and focussed individual to join Killgerm Chemicals as an Area Sales Manager. Reporting to the Head of Sales and Customer Services, the main purpose of this position is to develop, manage and to profitably grow the sales of Killgerm Chemicals in the London & South East England…
Updated 19th June 2024: Glue Trap licensing applications now open via Natural England Following on from the new glue trap licence regime announced by Natural England and Defra in May, the Glue Traps (Offences) Act 2022 will come into effect on 31 July 2024. Natural England have been appointed as the licensing authority and pest…
The UK’s Chief Plant Health Officer Professor Nicola Spence is urging UK beekeepers and the public to be increasingly vigilant to the presence of Asian hornet and report any sightings as we move into the peak summer season. The Asian hornet is smaller than our native hornet and poses no greater risk to human health…
Installing Bird Free – A Practical Guide To Ensure Long-Term Efficacy Many experienced bird control professionals can attest to the long-term efficacy of Bird Free, but, as with everything, correct installation is key. In this comprehensive guide, we provide step-by-step instructions on how to install Bird Free correctly to ensure optimal results every time. Importance…
Nigel Cheeseright returns to CRRU as chairman The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK’s new chairperson is Nigel Cheeseright. Following a two-month handover from Dr Alan Buckle, who is retiring after two decades in the role, he begins a three-year term on 1 May. From 2010 to 2021 with Rentokil Initial as head of technical…
Professional rodenticide users have two years to prepare for changes All three user groups of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) covered by the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime – pest controllers, gamekeepers and farmers – have two years to prepare for a significant change in access to such products. Despite resistance from several farming organisations, the…
Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use seeks new chairperson 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 owls,…
Royal Assent has been given to ban use of Glue boards in Wales The Agriculture (Wales) Act 2023, which was given Royal Assent on 17th August 2023, includes banning the use of rodent glue boards in Wales from 17th October 2023. This means that Wales will become the first nation in the UK to introduce a ban…
Ending use of second generation anticoagulant rodenticides bromadiolone and difenacoum in open areas and at waste dumps Legal authorisation is being withdrawn for open area and waste dump use for the only two second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) currently allowed to be used that way, bromadiolone and difenacoum. This will take effect in July next…
Support the future of house mouse control indoors – take this 5 minute survey today In the future, the rules for house mouse control (Mus musculus) indoors might change all over Europe. Therefore, we need your help to ensure that the European Commission and national governments take into account the experiences and opinions of professional…
Bird Free is proven to be effective for a minimum of 4 years New data indicates that Bird Free is 100% effective in dissuading feral pigeons from roosting at night for at least four years after installation. Up until now, Bird Free has stated, via HSE that the efficacy of the product lasts for 3…
BASF’s Selontra® becomes the only professional rodenticide suitable for targeting field mice, Apodemus sylvaticus 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…