Buying rodent bait is no longer simply a matter of picking a product off the shelf. Since 1 January 2026, stricter UK certification requirements apply to purchasing and using professional rodenticides. For farms and businesses tackling rats or mice, there has never been a better reason to put the problem in professional hands.
What has changed?
Under the CRRU UK stewardship requirements, buyers must provide either:
- Certification from a CRRU UK approved training course completed within the previous five years.
- An older approved certificate, supported by current membership of a CRRU UK approved Continuing Professional Development scheme and compliance with its requirements.
Farm assurance membership alone is no longer accepted as proof of competence. Evidence must be presented at purchase, alongside the required purchaser declaration. These changes concern professional rodenticides, the products used to control rats and mice, rather than every type of pesticide.
Effective control takes more than bait.
Finding where rodents enter, what sustains them and where they hide is essential to tackling the problem. A professional approach combines inspection, appropriate treatment, monitoring and practical prevention, with responsible product use that considers risks to people, pets and wildlife.
All Concept Pest Control technicians are fully qualified and certified, giving you the reassurance that your rodent problem is being handled by professionals with the appropriate training and expertise.
At Concept Pest Control, we look beyond the immediate infestation to help you address the conditions behind it.
LEAVE THE GUESSWORK OUT. BRING THE PROFESSIONALS IN!
Contact Concept Pest Control today to book a professional survey and discuss a targeted rodent management plan for your farm, business or property.
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