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anticoagulant rodenticides bromadiolone and difenacoum in open areas and at waste dumps Legal authorisation is being withdrawn for open area and waste dump use for the only two second generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) currently allowed to be used that way, bromadiolone and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…
Ficam® D withdrawal dates now confirmed 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…
Below is a Press Release from ENVU UK™. Killgerm understands that this may have a big impact on your business in the future. We have a number of alternative products available, as always, our dedicated Technical hotline and Sales Teams will be on hand to talk through the alternatives to Ficam® D. Ficam® D is…
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…
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…
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…
Killgerm keeping you informed: Monkeypox statement 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…
Beaver charity event raises almost £2800 for Ukraine Beaver Pest Control has raised almost £2800 for the Ukraine Disaster Appeal after organising a successful 7 a-side football tournament for teams within the pest control industry. The tournament was organised by David Pullinger, the Service manager for Beaver Pest Control and was played on Sunday 29th…