Pest control safety and the environment
Health and safety
- Our pest control operatives all hold appropriate qualifications in Pest Control and attend regular refresher courses
- We comply fully with all relevant health and safety legislation and guidelines
- We use only humane approved pesticides and techniques
- All our customers are given safety data and a guide on "what to do" in the event of any emergency
Environmental protection
- Our operatives are 'Wildlife Aware' accredited, which means they are trained to minimise risk to animals other than those targeted.
- You may be asked whether your really need a treatment - we don't use chemical pesticides unless we have to
- We use chemical free methods where appropriate e.g. traps and biological pesticides
- We liaise with bee-keepers to recapture swarms of honeybees rather than destroying them
- We remove surplus bait and rodent carcasses after treatment, and dispose of them properly
- Our operatives are trained to minimise risk to animals other than those targeted
- We will give you free advice and information on pest prevention and proofing methods, to reduce the need for further treatment
- We try to use pesticides that have least negative environmental impact
Last updated: 08 April 2024