Pest Control

16 articles

• Bed Bug Treatment: Chemical vs Heat Methods UK Guide
  Bed bug treatment: chemical vs heat treatment (56°C kill threshold), pyrethroid resistance, preparation checklists, desiccant dust options, and post-treatment monitoring
• Biocide Regulations UK: Professional Pest Control Guide
  UK BPR post-Brexit: product authorisation, SGAR professional-use conditions, CRRU Code requirements, COSHH record-keeping, and incident reporting routes
• Bird Pest Control UK: Netting, Spikes & Legal Requirements
  Bird pest control: Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 framework, Natural England general licences, deterrent systems (netting, spikes, Avishock), guano COSHH hazards, and gull management
• BPCA Membership: Full vs Associate & Why to Ask for It
  BPCA membership tiers: Associate vs Full member, Level 2 Award in Pest Management requirements, BASIS PROMPT comparison, and how customers verify credentials
• COSHH Risk Assessment for Pest Control: UK Guide 2024
  COSHH in pest control: risk assessment structure, PPE selection by substance type, pesticide storage and bunding requirements, and disposal as controlled waste
• Fumigation Regulations UK: Methyl Bromide Ban & Alternatives
  Fumigation regulations: methyl bromide phase-out, phosphine/sulfuryl fluoride alternatives, Confined Spaces Regulations 1997, certification pathway, and ISPM 15 for timber packing
• Mice vs Rats: How to Identify Which Rodent a Customer Has
  Mice vs rats ID by droppings (3-6mm pointed vs 12-18mm blunt), gnaw marks, tracks and noise; guides correct rodenticide/trapping approach and BPCA-compliant treatment plan
• Pest Control in Food Businesses: HACCP & EHO Requirements
  Pest control in food businesses: EHO enforcement powers, HACCP PRP integration, FHRS scoring, monitoring programmes, and documentation retention requirements
• Pest Control in Rented Property: Tenant vs Landlord UK
  Domestic pest control liability: Landlord and Tenant Act 1985, Homes (Fitness for Human Habitation) Act 2018, HHSRS Category 1 hazards, evidence-gathering, and vulnerable occupant product selection
• Pest Control Risk Assessment: COSHH Requirements & Guide
  Pest control risk assessment: COSHH and HASAWA obligations, site survey methodology, three-tier severity scoring, treatment plan structure, and follow-up scheduling by pest type
• Pest Proofing: Mesh, Seals & Structural Exclusion Guide
  Pest proofing: entry thresholds (mice 6mm, rats 12mm), mesh specifications, door brush strips, drain survey requirements, and food business fly screen specs
• Professional Insect Pest Control UK: Treatment Methods & Products
  Insect pest control: species-specific treatment methods for ants, cockroaches (German vs Oriental), bed bugs (pyrethroid resistance and heat treatment), and wasps
• Rodent Control UK: Bait Stations & Anticoagulant Rules
  Rodent control: CRRU Code of Best Practice, SGAR professional restrictions, tamper-resistant bait station requirements, anticoagulant resistance mutations, and proofing integration
• SGARs: UK Stewardship Rules & Reporting Requirements
  SGARs: five UK active ingredients, CRRU Stewardship 2020 requirements (35-day reassessment, WIIS reporting), resistance testing, and alternatives
• Wasp & Bee Nest Removal: UK Laws & Treatment Methods
  Wasp and bee nest removal: species identification, Schedule 5 bumblebee protections, honeybee BBKA swarm referral, treatment procedure and PPE requirements
• Wildlife & Countryside Act 1981: Pest Control Licences UK
  Wildlife legislation: WCA 1981 structure, General Licence post-Wild Justice challenge, bat roost law, SGAR secondary poisoning risk, spring trap approval, and Schedule 9 invasives