Pest Control Leglislation and Guidance

• Food and Environment Protection Act 1985

  
  This act determines who is allowed to buy and use the pesticide and that appropriate safeguards are taken during its use to protect human beings, creatures, plants and the environment. The most efficient and humane methods of control must be employed.
  
  
• Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986
  

  
  Users of pesticides should have adequate training and only approved pesticides can be used or stored.
  
• Food Safety Act 1990 and Food Safety Regulations 1995
  

  This allows authorities to close and prosecute a business if it is deemed that a food premises is not showing due diligence in protecting the property and customers from pest infestation and possible food contamination. It advocates preventative pest control measures, an example of this would be an on going pest control contract.
  
  
• Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations 1999 etc.
  

  A risk assessment should be carried out before the use of a substance by a competent person; this person should understand the circumstances under which the product can be used and how to use it.
  
• HSE Guidance sheet on the safe use of rodenticides on farms and holdings

   
•  HSE Guidance on Rabbit Gassing

Ross Duncan Pest Control Technicians are fully trained in health and safety and totally compliant with all laws appertaining to pest control.

We will protect you, those around you and the environment