The choice of training for farmers and trainee pest controllers to become recognised competent users and authorised purchasers of professional grade rodenticides has been updated in conjunction with the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK (CRRU). Lantra Awards has developed one Ofqual regulated ‘Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Rodent Management’ to replace both ‘Rodent Control on Farms’ and ‘Responsible and Effective Control of Commensal Rodents’ certifications. Head of CRRU Training and Certification Dr Matt Davies says rodenticide stewardship is strengthened by Ofqual regulation. “In ..read more

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 March. The conditions for closing the transaction – including the receipt of regulatory approval – have now been met. The purchase price for the business, which generated sales of approximately 600 million euros in 2021, amounts to 2.6 billion U.S. dollars (2.6 billion euros). “We thank the employees ..read more

Cockroaches are a creepy pest found all around the world and in the UK. They are famously resilient – for years people believed they could even survive a nuclear bomb. What they can’t survive is the new laser and artificial intelligence system designed by a scientist at Heriot-Watt University in Edinburgh. Ildar Rakhmatulin tested his system on cockroaches last year. The findings are now published in Oriental Insects. Household cockroaches can live in populations of millions. They can spoil food and appliances but are also a serious health hazard, triggering allergic reactions and the developm ..read more

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 forms and guidance in response to user feedback. We’ve also updated information about when you must register. Click HERE for more info ..read more

Product update: 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. More Info ..read more

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 to all three professional user groups, pest control, farming and gamekeeping, according to Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use chairman Dr Alan Buckle. “Undocumented allegations of misuse or abuse are not difficult to come by in conversation with responsible operators at trade events ..read more

New Name of Future Standalone Company Reflects Commitment to Partnering with Customers and Innovation Bayer’s Environmental Science Professional business today announced it will become Envu as a standalone company, contingent on the successful close of Cinven’s acquisition of the business from Bayer*. Pronounced “ehn-VIEW”, the name is derived from “environment” and “vision” and developed with input from both employees and customers around the world. “As a trusted industry leader, we know that ensuring continued customer success requires strong partnerships and a renewed perspective,” sai ..read more

Joining the UK team as the new National Account and Technical Manager, Paul Fisher has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the Pest Control industry. Paul brings over 20 years of experience to the Bayer team, both from the service provider and supply chain sectors, giving him a unique perspective, as he explains “This experience has enabled me to interact with customers at all levels, from independent small business owners to technical managers of global account customers, by helping them in protecting their businesses from the risk or threat of pest activity and the damage pests cause to ..read more

Killgerm Chemicals Ltd is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Technical Support Advisor. Louise Loben has joined the team from within the industry, where she worked as a Pest Control Technician and Technical Inspector. Louise comes to Killgerm with almost 12 years of experience within the industry and holds the BPCA Accredited Technician in Pest Control (now called the Certificated Advanced Technician). She brings numerous other qualifications / certifications to Killgerm including: RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management, RSPH Level 2 Award in using Aluminium Phosphide Safely for the M ..read more

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 bird proofing in avian flu outbreaks. Please click HERE to view document. There have been 103 confirmed cases of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in the UK. Advice regarding rodent control is as follows: Keep wild birds, dogs, cats, rodents and other livestock out of poultry buildings and feed store ..read more