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…
Bird Free is proven to be effective for a minimum of 4 years New data indicates that Bird Free is 100% effective in dissuading feral pigeons from roosting at night for at least four years after installation. Up until now, Bird Free has stated, via HSE that the efficacy of the product lasts for 3…
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…
Below is a Press Release from ENVU UK™. Killgerm understands that this may have a big impact on your business in the future. We have a number of alternative products available, as always, our dedicated Technical hotline and Sales Teams will be on hand to talk through the alternatives to Ficam® D. Ficam® D is…
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…
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…