About Our Rodent Management Courses
Hush Farms is one of a very few in the country who are able to deliver the one-day LANTRA-certificated course in Rodent Management – meeting new changes to the law, whether you are in Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Wales or elsewhere in the UK.
PLEASE NOTE: you have 2 options for training – whatever suits you:
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Workshop – join a group, or we'll come to you and do it in-house (full day: 10am – 3pm);
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Online – a great way to do it at your own pace, from the comfort of your office, or even at home – find out more here.
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Our new Rodent Management training course meets the changes in law, regarding the purchase and use of Rodenticides.
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SAVE TIME by learning how to keep rodent numbers down on your property – and even how to eliminate them. SAVE MONEY on wasted bait and avoid the thousands of pounds worth of damage rodents cause to stock, such as grain and bales. REDUCE RISK to staff and to public health.
IF YOU ALREADY OUTSOURCE YOUR PEST CONTROL, you can still save yourself a LOT of money. This course will educate your staff in best practice for preventative controls, as well as raising their awareness to monitor activity and spot the first signs to alert management.
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On this course you will learn:
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How to avoid harbouring rodents
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How to protect equipment, property and public health
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How to monitor and record rodent activity
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How to comply with Legislation
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When to take further action
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The most effective and appropriate methods of control
The day of training and assessment is delivered in a classroom environment and can cater for up to 8 people. This certification will qualify participants to purchase and manage the use of rodenticides (rat bait) and, most importantly, will give you the ability to save time, money and minimise risks to staff and public health.
The Legal Bit
Changes to legislation affecting the purchase and use of rodenticides mean that only those who possess a certificate of appropriate training will be able to purchase bait of more than 1.5kg – most baits are sold in quantities of 3Kg or more. This LANTRA qualification is suitable for anyone operating within the regulations affecting Public Health.
Course Information – Rodent Management
Objectives
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Legislation
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Understand your responsibilities under the law and help you become a safe and competent biocide user
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Interpret and use product label information
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Store, transport, record and dispose of biocides and containers safely
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Record information correctly
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Identify rats and mice and the typical symptoms of damage caused
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Identify the degree and source of an infestation
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Plan, implement and monitor an effective control programme for rats and mice
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Select and carry out the most appropriate methods of rat and mouse control
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Understand the effect rodent control can have on the environment
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Public Health
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Site Surveys
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Evaluate Control Options
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Control Programmes
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.
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Trainees will need
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A packed lunch
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2 hard-copy passport style photographs
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Prices shown include
LANTRA training and assessment