Award in Safe Use of Vertebrate Pest Control (Rats & Mice)

New regulations have been introduced concerning the use of rodenticides. Anyone buying or using second generation anticoagulants (most rodenticides used in agriculture) now require certification. Those on farm assured farms will require certification by December 2017; the deadline was June 2016 for others.

These one day courses incorporate theory and practical to enable successful candidates to operate legally when buying and using rodenticides. These courses will cover:

Legislation relating to the use of rodenticides to control rats and mice

Product label information

Risks of human and environmental contamination

Emergency procedures

Safe storage and transport

Management and disposal of surplus and waste materials

Record keeping requirements

Site surveys

Application of rodenticide products safely