Warning – Don’t try this at home!
Warning – Don’t try this at home! On the subject of DIY pest control (see next post):
Gateshead Council has received reports of a number of family pets being poisoned by eating what is believed to be strychnine, a nerve poison banned in the UK. The council is urging people not to tackle rodent problems themselves, but rather seek professional advice.
Colin Huntington, the council’s service director for waste services and grounds maintenance, said: “Trying to tackle a rat problem yourself is a totally false economy. All BTP staff are fully trained to Royal Society in Public Health (RSPH) level 2 in Pest Control or equivalent and achieve their complete Continual Professional Development (CPD) points for the year! See the full article here.
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Interesting article from the self storage industry about why storage companies should engage a pro. Read why you should use a professional & qualified pest control company HERE Even though this article comes from the states it is still relevant here in the UK. Especially with the on-set of stewardship in the use of toxic rodent baits […]
“HOSPITALS in Bradford and Airedale spent more than £17,000 last year to rid their wards and department of pests such as ants, rats, mice, and biting insects.
The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) has launched the document that forms the heart of the stewardship campaign around SGARs. The 24 page document has been produced in partnership with a range of industry bodies and the SGAR Government Oversight Group.