Lantra Rodent Management
This course results in a Level 2 Award in Rodent Management. As part of the course, attendees will sit a hard-copy examination paper.
Aim
- This course is for people who undertake management of rodent species in relation to pest control, in domestic, agricultural and business settings. This provides the proof of competence required to purchase professional rodenticide.
- As from 1 January 2026, following changes to the CRRU UK Code of Best Practice, anyone wishing to purchase professional use rodenticides requires proof of certification to an approved training course.
- Successful completion of this qualification will enable you to purchase professional rodenticides.
Venue
- UHI Orkney, East Road, Kirkwall, Orkney, KW15 1LX
Duration
- One day in-person attendance
Entry Requirements
- There are no entry requirements for this course
Course Content
By the end of the course participants will:
- Understand the legislative requirements for rodent pest management
- Understand the reasons for control
- Understand Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
- Understand the biology and behaviour for a specific range of rodent pests
- Understand how to survey to assess the level of rodent infestation
- Understand how to apply an eradication campaign for the specific active
rodent species - Understand the control risk hierarchy for the control of rodent pests
- Understand how to monitor on an ongoing basis to manage future rodent
activity
If you require additional support please contact Orkney College prior to the start of the course. If you require additional support, please contact UHI Orkney at the time of booking.
Download the information sheet Lantra-Rodent-Management.pdf
Staff
The course staff are experts in their field.
Your Instructor will be Robert Laird.
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