New rules came into force as of the 1st October 2016 that require people to hold a certificate of competence in rodent pest control if they wish to buy professional-standard rodenticides.
The move is designed to reduce the risk of poisoning in non-target species – such as Barn Owls, Red Kites, Buzzards and Kestrels.
The HSE has agreed that, until 31 December 2017, membership of any farm assurance scheme that has a requirement for an audited program of rodent pest management will be sufficient for a farmer to continue to be able to buy and use professional rodenticide bait.
Even with this extra time and flexibility, it is still important that farmers take practical steps to consider the options that are now available to them to avoid a last-minute rush in December 2017.
AgriPest Management are Yorkshire’s leading family run agricultural pest control service. Dealing with Farms and Farmers is what we do on a daily basis, we are qualified and trained in all aspects of pest management and feel it’s imperative that Farms tackle this issue before it becomes too late.
As with most things agricultural, this is yet another hurdle you must jump through to meet the ever-tightening regulations. AgriPest take away the stress and provide you with everything you need to keep your Farm pest free and comply with regulations.
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