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KNOW THE FACTS:

  • The introduction of new European legislation comes into effect from 1 March 2018, unless you obtain the correct certification before that time.
  • If you are not certified, you can only purchase up to 150g of grain and paste formulations or 300g of block baits.
  • A professional is considered as someone who either:
    • Holds a certificate approved by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU).
    • Is part of a CRRU-approved farm assured scheme.
  • The options for those outside this category will be able to:
    • Gain CRRU approval
    • Get a CRRU approved LANTRA certificate
    • Purchase maximum pack sizes of 150g of grain and bait formulations or 300g packs of block baits containing a maximum 30PPM of anticoagulant rodenticide active substances and only up to half the strength of the products they may use currently.
    • Use a professional pest control company who have CRRU-certified technicians.

BE AWARE!

A warning has been issued that from 1st March 2018 the consequence of Commission Regulation 2016/1179 will be that only professional users will be allowed to purchase pack sizes of 3kg or above. If you are not a certificated professional, you could find yourself unable to purchase anything more than 150g of grain and paste bait formulations or 300g pack of block baits. These will also only contain half the amount of active substance (poison) compared to the professional formulas.

Under current legislation, ‘non-professionals’ can purchase professional-strength rodenticides in pack sizes of up to 1.5kg, while ‘professional’ users can purchase them in all available pack sizes up to 20kg.

A professional is considered as someone who either:

  • Holds a certificate approved by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU). Further details are available at www.thinkwildlife.org/list-of-training-and-certification
  • Is part of a CRRU-approved farm assured scheme. It was originally anticipated that farmers who are part of a farm-assured scheme would only be covered until the end of 2017. However, in April 2017 several farm-assured schemes whose standards involve a systematic approach to rodent pest management, with documentation and regular annual independent audit procedures, were approved to cover farmers after that date and for the foreseeable future. Members of schemes which are not listed can have no certainty that their membership will provide proof of competence to purchase professional-strength rodenticides after the end of 2017.

The publication of a new code of practice, which gives rodent control guidance for professionals, might reasonably be questioned. The CRRU Code of Best Practice brings together the most recent understanding of the safe and effective use of rodenticides, acknowledging their risks and providing practical advice so that risks are minimised.

THE SOLUTION:

On 1 March 2018, Commission Regulation 2016/1179 will come into force, amending the CLP Regulation* on all anticoagulant rodenticide active substances above 30ppm. These products will be forbidden for amateur use and those not considered to be a ‘professional user’ will no longer have access to professional strength products. The options for those outside this category will be to:

OPTION 1 – Gain CRRU approval; If you are covered by a CRRU approved farm assurance scheme you can still purchase the larger professional formulas. Visit www.lodi-uk.com to check if you are covered.

OPTION 2 - Get a CRRU approved LANTRA Certificate; Simply follow 4 steps detailed below and you will obtain your LANTRA certificate, allowing you to purchase the same great Lodi Professional Formula pest control products you know and trust.

OPTION 3 – Know your limits; Purchase maximum pack sizes of 150g of grain and bait formulations or 300g packs of block baits containing a maximum 30PPM of anticoagulant rodenticide active substances and only up to half the strength of the products they may use currently.

OPTION 4 – Call in the professionals; Use a professional pest control company who have CRRU-certified technicians.

HOW TO GAIN LANTRA CERTIFICATION:

To support the rural and farming communities, Lodi UK work closely with LANTRA, the leading awarding body for land-based and environmental training courses, to provide a free, easy-to-use website (www.lodi-uk.com). The online site covers all the required reading material covering the correct use and practices of rodenticides, providing all the information required to pass the LANTRA exam in Rodent Control on Farm.

“We are delighted to offer this free learning facility, which will enable those in the rural community to ensure that they have the required certification by the time the new directive comes into force next year,” Roger Simpson states.

4 easy steps to follow:

  1. Visit www.lodi-uk.com Easy to use free site containing all the reading material required to pass the LANTRA exam - Rodent Control on Farms.
  2. Read free information provided.  The course material takes approximately two hours to complete and is presented in easy, bite-sized sections which can be completed in one, or several stages, whenever is convenient.
  3. Follow link to LANTRA Online Exam At the bottom of the Lantra website you will find a link that will direct you to the LANTRA website. For £50+vat payable to LANTRA you can undertake the multi choice exam online.
  4. Complete Online Exam Once you have passed you will receive a pdf certificate by email, which can be presented to your local merchant enabling you to purchase professional strength rodenticide products of 3kg and above.

*European Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 on classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures came into force on 20 January 2009 in all EU Member States, including the UK. It is known by its abbreviated form, ‘the CLP Regulation’ or just plain ‘CLP’.

LODI UK LTD

LODI UK are committed to revolutionising the way in which pests are targeted by providing high quality, fast acting pest control solutions, the company is passionate about developing new products and leading the market by releasing innovative actives that are proven to target insects effectively whilst leaving a powerful residual.

Already a global force in pest control, Lodi has established key strategic partnerships with large global blue-chip companies and is very proud to be using its experience and expertise to engineer products which will benefit its customers and the environment.

Lodi UK, which has launched a free website to train users in the best practices of rodent control to help users gain CRRU-approved certification.