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Critical update to permanent rodenticide baiting conditions
Conditions under which permanent baiting with rodenticide is allowed have been updated by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use UK…
Pest Control
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New general licences are a positive step to protect crops and livestock
The publication of three new general licences means farmers and growers will now have the much-needed tools to protect their…
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Free tests and new guide tackle spread of resistant rats
All professionals involved in rodent control have a role in tackling the spread of rats that survive high potency rodenticides,…
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Extension on metaldehyde withdrawal period not granted
The Metaldehyde Stewardship Group has been unsuccessful in their bid to extend the withdrawal period of metaldehyde slug pellet products.…
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Remember to follow nematicide best practice this spring
Potato growers are being reminded to follow the best practice granular nematicide use protocol this spring to ensure products are…
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Good news but early days for rodenticide stewardship on farms and game shoots
Rat control is changing for the better on UK farms and game shoots. From 2015 to 2017, a detailed independent…
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Do you have a rodent baiting point plan in place?
Farmers attending this year’s LAMMA event can pick up top tips on easy and effective ways to protect their stored…
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Minecto One gives veg growers new insect control option
Approval for the new Syngenta insecticide, Minecto One, now gives vegetable growers an essential alternative option for control of a…
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Positive results for thrip control with biorationals
A report from the AMBER project trial on Western Flower Thrip (WFT) control in protected ornamentals, has shown significant reductions…
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Onset of wetter conditions raises threat of slug activity
The recent onset of wetter, more typically autumnal weather has led to an increased risk of slug activity within newly…