We are very pleased to announce that seven members of our team are the first to pass the new BASIS course, BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection (Aluminium Phosphide). This course is for sellers of agrochemicals and those giving advice on their use in aluminium phosphide. Congratulations to you all!
In readiness for professional pest controllers in private and public sectors, farmers, land managers and gamekeepers having to show proof of competence when purchasing professional use rodenticides under the forthcoming rodenticide stewardship regime, a list of 14 CRRU approved certificates has been released. Five approvals are of ‘grandfather’ certificates from courses no longer taking place,…
The BPCA has produced a Code of Best Practice for Pesticide Waste which covers all aspects of waste legislation with significant input from regulatory bodies in all four home countries. Click to download.
Killgerm has always prided itself in operating a fully licensed Waste Disposal Scheme. To support customers in their obligation under waste disposal legislation and ensure safe and environmentally sound disposal of waste Killgerm has operated the scheme free-of-charge for over 20 years. However, due to changes in waste classification this is no longer possible and…
The Environment Agency has provided further clarification on local authorities and waste carrier registration: A local authority’s upper tier waste carriers licence covers the pest control department’s waste. There is no need to have a lower tier waste carrier registration if an upper tier (or a lower tier) licence is already in place. For further…
The Environment Agency has confirmed their position regarding public hygiene pest control spent bait and related items. The following information explains this position and the implication this will have on all pest controllers in order to comply with the law. This position is valid in England and Wales only A consignment note needs to be…
Customer Advice. January 2014 The Environment Agency has now put in place a simplified form to allow companies to register as waste carriers in England and Wales. From January 2014, you need to register as a waste carrier if you regularly transport waste as part of your business. You can be fined up to £5000…
Floods can create the perfect environment for pests. If you work in areas currently at risk of coastal flooding, the Killgerm Flood workstudy provides information on disease, insect and rodent pests, precautions and a suggested clean up procedure. Floods can create the perfect environment for pests. If you work in areas currently at risk of…
In this issue of our Christmas newsletter: 2014 Breakfast Meeting and Workshop dates Win a winter warmer kit The Killgerm Apprentice 2014 And lots more! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from your Killgerm Team!
Killgerm is delighted to announce the return of the Killgerm Apprentice Scheme. The Apprentice Scheme is a Working Together Initiative, aimed at supporting pest controllers setting up their businesses or for those who would like to grow their business. The winner of the scheme is entitled to a prize worth up to £3000, including the…