If you purchase, use, intend to use or store rodenticide, you will need to hold a current CRRU approved training certificate to purchase or use rodenticides.
Do you need a Licence for rat poison?
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).
Can I buy rat poison in UK?
Rat poison containing Brodifacoum is the strongest that you are allowed to legally buy in the UK, so you can be assured of rat elimination from a single feed.
Do you need a license for pest control UK?
Do you need a license for pest control in the UK? It is a legal requirement in the UK that anyone who uses professional pesticides has a Specified Certificate in the Use of Pesticides. You can get one from the NPTC, the National Proficiency Tests Council, after you provide evidence of your competency.
Who is the approval authority for rodenticides in the UK?
The UK Rodenticide Stewardship Government Oversight Group (GOG) is responsible for reviewing the regimes to ensure the principles set out by the UK Government continue to be met.
