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…
Citizen science project needs pest controllers, farmers and gamekeepers Rodenticide effectiveness could be “hit or miss” in large swathes of the UK due to the unknown resistance status of rat and mouse populations, according to Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use chairman Dr Alan Buckle. Pest controllers, farmers and gamekeepers are being invited to join a…
Following on from the recent CRRU press release regarding the new label text for bait station use, we are here to provide some helpful advice. So what do Killgerm advise? At this present time, there are no defined standards for testing tamper-resistant rodent bait stations in the UK or European Union. Utilising USA test protocols…
Coming soon for trainees and those recently qualified: Abridged Code of Best Practice Mid-January will see publication of an abridged adaptation of the CRRU Code of Best Practice in pest rodent control. The need arises because, as responsible pest controllers know all too well, annual monitoring of barn owls by CRRU from 2016 to 2021…
Pest Tech The Largest Pest Control Event is Back November 10th, 2021 All Day MK ARENA | FREE ENTRY | FREE PARKING FOR ATTENDEES PestTech caters for every sector of the industry with exhibitors covering every facet connected with vertebrate and invertebrate management, this exhibition is essential for all those involved within the industry or…
NPTA members show apathy to call to voice opinion on glue boards In a shock move NPTA members decided, almost unanimously to back the proposed private members bill brought forward by Jane Stevenson MP, to ban glue boards, or at least that’s how it feels! The NPTA, in consultation with the BPCA through the PMA,…