Rodent Management
Awarding Body:
Lantra
Target audience:
§ Any person wishing to undertake pest control in land based or related industries
Description:
This course provides an opportunity to gain an industry recognised certificate that will be a requirement for users.
The training will include theory and practical activities during the day and provide you with an understanding of why it is necessary to control rodents, the biology and behaviour of rodents and legislation associated with rodent control. You will understand what information is required when carrying out a survey and the non-chemical methods available to control rodents as well as the current rodenticides and formulations how they work, how to transport them, safe disposal and the importance of completing documentation. This training is suitable to anyone new to rodent control or wishing to develop their skills further in rodent control.
Course sessions:
§ Legislation that affects Pest Management
§ Common terms for using Biocides
§ Public Health Biocides Product labels
§ Safe Storage, Transport and Disposal of Biocides
§ Keeping Biocide Records
§ Specific Legislation and best practice for the management and control of rats and mice
§ Target Pest Species and Non-Target Species
§ Site Surveys
§ Evaluate Control Options
§ Control Programmes
Duration:
1 day
Equipment Required:
§ Work clothes and wellies/boots
§ Lunch
Prerequisites:
None required
Funding Available:
Yes
For more details or to enquire about costs and availability please contact Jimmy Hughes Services on 01597 850080 or jhsltd@btinternet.com
