Updated options for rodenticide ‘proof-of-competence’ training

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…

Bayer completes sale of its Environmental Science Professional business to Cinven

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…

Killgerm Keeping You Informed – Update from GOV.UK for: Plant protection products (PPPs): register as a professional user

Killgerm Keeping You Informed – Update from GOV.UK for: 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…

Could delinquent minority restrict rodent control options for responsible majority?

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.

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…

Terminix UK acquired by private equity firm

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

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

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…