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…
Killgerm Keeping You Informed – Update from GOV.UK for: Plant protection products (PPPs): register as a professional user Page summary: If you’re a business, organisation or sole trader that uses PPPs and adjuvants professionally in Great Britain, register to comply with regulations. Change made: We’ve updated our policy statement and made improvements to the registration…
Vazor Phepra has now received approval from the British Egg Industry Council and is now on the BEIC List of Insecticides / Acaricides / Insect Repellents (Version 5) For more information, please contact 01924 268420 or email sales@killgerm.com. Buy Now → Use biocides safely. Always read the label and product information before use.
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…
Killgerm Group Ltd announces the creation of Killgerm France SAS Killgerm Group is delighted to announce an ambitious and exciting expansion into France with the creation of a new trading entity, Killgerm France. Rupert Broome, Group Managing Director of Killgerm Group explained “We have for some time had our sights set on opening up a…
Terminix UK acquired by private equity firm Terminix Global Holdings, following its acquisition by Rentokil, has announced the sale of Terminix UK to Norvestor. The Terminix UK management team said it is delighted with this outcome and is pleased to confirm that it will be the UK’s largest independent pest control company. The company said…
Rodent control and wild bird control (proofing) highlighted as biosecurity measures in avian flu outbreaks The Defra document ‘Biosecurity and preventing welfare impacts in poultry and captive birds. Advice for all captive bird and poultry keepers (including game birds, waterfowl, and pet birds), updated 2nd May 2022, highlights the importance of rodent control and wild…
Technical Support Advisor vacancy Location – Head Office, Ossett Competitive salary with benefits Killgerm Chemicals Ltd are recruiting a Technical Support Advisor to join their technical team. Reporting to the Head of Technical Department, the main function of this role is to provide technical advice on pest control operations, products and product application techniques to…
Glue Traps (Offences) Bill passes third and final reading in England The Bill to restrict glue trap use in England has passed its third and final reading in the House of Lords unopposed and with no amendments. The Bill will now go for Royal Assent ahead of the Queen’s speech, which is expected to be…
Latest rodenticide surveillance finds stubborn barn owl residues Rodenticide residues have been found in 88% of barn owls by the latest annual surveillance for the UK Rodenticide Stewardship Regime, operated by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use. The previous year’s figure was 87%. Since this latest 2020 sample of barn owl remains was collected, CRRU…
Rare UK eagle’s rodenticide death shines spotlight on need for responsible rodent control A poisoned white-tailed eagle found in Dorset is dramatic and regrettable evidence of the need for universally responsible use of rodenticides, states the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use. “Whether caused by deliberate abuse or unintended secondary poisoning from eating poisoned rodents, this…
Bayer to sell its Environmental Science Professional business to Cinven for 2.6 billion U.S. dollars Transaction streamlines Crop Science portfolio and ensures greater focus on core agricultural business Cinven seeks to continue to drive innovation and accelerate growth through significant investment in the acquired business Leverkusen, March 10, 2022 – Bayer and Cinven have entered…
New rodenticide guidelines: Future availability of professional baits in users’ own hands To protect the future availability of high potency rodenticides to farmers, gamekeepers and pest controllers, new practical guidelines have been issued by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK. According to CRRU chairman Dr Alan Buckle: “The need arises because, as responsible rodenticide…