What are the CRRU rodenticide requirements for UK pest controllers?
CRRU (the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use) requires professional pest controllers to follow its UK Code of Best Practice, which mandates written risk assessment before treatment, records of every rodenticide application, use of rodenticides only where a viable population of the target pest has been confirmed, and adherence to the conditions of the relevant product authorisation.
What are the pest control record keeping requirements in the UK?
UK pest controllers must keep written records of every treatment, including the pest identified, the product and batch used, the location, quantities, dates, and outcome; CRRU-compliant pest controllers must additionally record environmental risk assessments and bait station logs, and records should be retained for a minimum of three years in line with industry guidance.
What biocide use regulations apply to pest controllers in the UK?
Pest controllers in Great Britain must use only biocidal products that hold a current GB Biocidal Products Regulation (GB BPR) authorisation for the intended use, apply them only at the approved rates and in the approved situations stated on the label, and must hold the appropriate level of professional competence required to purchase and use professional grade products.
What risk assessment requirements apply to pest control treatments in the UK?
UK pest controllers must carry out a risk assessment before each treatment considering hazards to occupants, non target species, and the environment; for rodenticide use outdoors or near water or wildlife habitats, CRRU requires a written site specific environmental risk assessment before any second generation anticoagulant rodenticide is placed.
What wildlife laws affect pest control operations in the UK?
The Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 (as amended) protects all wild birds and a listed set of wild animals; pest controllers must not intentionally kill or injure protected species, and secondary poisoning of raptors through rodenticide residues can give rise to criminal liability even without intent to harm them directly.
How do I become a BPCA member and what does membership require?
To join the British Pest Control Association as a full member, a pest control business must demonstrate that its operatives hold relevant recognised qualifications, comply with the BPCA code of conduct, carry appropriate public liability insurance, and agree to operate to BPCA professional standards including CRRU compliance for rodenticide use.