New General Manager Appointed for Killgerm Ireland Today, Killgerm Group announces a new internal appointment for Killgerm Ireland. Porsia Schofield has been promoted as the new General Manager for Killgerm Ireland, effective from 1st July 2024. Porsia has been working within Killgerm Ireland (formerly Spraychem/Sprayclear) for 16 years, and she has been instrumental in supporting…
Key principles of the new licensing regime for use of Glue Traps in England Licences will only be issued for exceptional circumstances, and where all alternative methods of rodent control are ineffective or impractical. Only professional pest controllers involved in rodent control management will be able to hold a licence for glue trapping. A professional…
LABEL CHANGES SHOULD HAVE NOW BEEN MADE ON BROMADIOLONE AND DIFENACOUM PRODUCTS.Pest controllers are reminded to check rodenticide labels of bromadiolone and difenacoum thoroughly as manufacturers confirm that rodenticide labels changed from 4th July 2024.This is an important reminder to pest control operators to check rodenticide labels for the removal of open spaces. As always,…
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…
Dr Alan Buckle, Visiting Research Fellow at the University of Reading and Chair of the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticde Use (CRRU UK) reflects with PCN on over 50 years in pest management. Alan retires from his CRRU role at the end of April 2024, with a stellar career that has shaped the pest management industry…
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…
Bird licensing for 2024 A reminder to consult 2024 general licences for bird management This is a reminder, for those involved in professional bird management, to ensure you have the latest copies of general licences before undertaking any lethal control of listed bird species. In fact, it’s not just about having the latest copies, it’s…
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,…
Leading pest control solutions manufacturer, BASF, has announced that its popular insecticide products, Goliath® Gel and Formidor®, will be withdrawn, with the last sales in March 2024. The phaseout comes as a result of a European-wide withdrawal of the active substance fipronil under the European Biocidal Products Regulation (Reg. EU 528/2012). All biocidal products containing…
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…
Ensuring Food Safety: The Vital Role of Pest Control When it comes to food safety, effective pest control plays a crucial role in safeguarding both consumers and businesses. At Killgerm, we understand the significance of maintaining a pest-free environment in the food industry. In this blog post, we will explore the importance of pest control…
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…
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…