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The article reports on the concerns expressed by the British Pest Control Association (BCPA) and Natural England regarding the use of the Rodenator Pro (trademark) in the United Kingdom. It is implied that a possible irregularity on the legal use of the product may occur because landowners do not know whether they are using it illegally or not. According to Rodex Europe Ltd., the product's manufacturer, Rodenator is a device for a simple, safe and effective method for rodent control. The product uses a controlled mixture of propane and oxygen. Legalities and the law and legislation about the use of the product are explored in the article.

The article underscores the issuance of Rentokil of reminders to homeowners in Great Britain concerning the harmful effects of the spread of the population of rodents. The company said that winter months are the peak season for an increase in rodent populations, with recent severe flooding and cold weather encouraging them to spread into homes from cracked sewer pipes and drains, in the lookout for warm nesting places and regular food supplies. It is also mentioned that the company gave advice on avoiding rodent infestations though proper hygiene.

This article presents a report on rodents control by Adrian Meyer at the Pest-Ventures Spring Seminar in Great Britain in April 2006. The report provided analyses of data on the infestation of dwellings by commensal rodents collected. The rodents concerned were the house mouse and the Norway or brown rat. House mouse infestations inside properties and rat infestations both inside and outside were considered. Factors found to be related to infestation levels included dwellings where pets or livestock were kept in the garden.

The article discusses the impact of new rules on aluminium phosphides in Great Britain. It mentions that the new rule will require a legal requirement for users of Aluminium Phosphide products to be certified under the Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations 2012. It adds that Phosphine is an important fumigant to control rabbits, rats and a wide range of invertebrates.

The article discusses measures undertaken to eliminate rat infestation in South Georgia belonging to Great Britain's overseas territory. Topics include wildlife reduction due to rat plague, eradication initiative of New Zealanders by dropping rat bait, and restoring the wildlife including seabirds such as albatrosses and burrowing petrels, fur and elephant seals and whales.

The article offers information on the 2009/2010 rodent survey conducted by the National Pest Technicians Associations (NPTA) of Great Britain. It states that austerity measures planned by the local authority could affect pest control initiatives in Great Britain. It mentions the call of NPTA to the industry to have cost-effective control measures available for the community.

The article reports on the launch of responsible rodent control training program in the United Kingdom. The training program, aiming on students in UK land-based colleges, is consist of five modules and versions which teaches game, agriculture, wildlife, and countryside management courses. It was launched by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use and Sparsholt College in Hampshire. According to the organizers, the program is made available at no cost to all members of the Land Based Colleges National Consortium.

Reports on the Information Sheet published by the Health and Safety Executive offering guidance to professionals in rodenticide treatments in Great Britain. Role of professional pest control operators in treating rat and mice infestations; Impact of the failure to control rodent infestations in highly populated areas on public health; Approval of the rodenticide products used in the treatments under the Control of Pesticide Regulations.

Presents news briefs related to workplace health and safety in Great Britain as of December 2003. Inclusion of case studies on the Web site of the Bristish Health and Safety Executive (HSE) which offer practical guidance on how to prevent violent attacks on lone workers; Research carried out by the HSE and the Institute of Occupational Medicine on the best questions to identify occupational asthma; Publication of a study by the HSE on the management of setting occupational exposure levels for chemicals; Issuance of a new guidance by the HSE for those involved in urban rodent control.

The article offers tips on how farmers in Great Britain could control rats in their farms. It suggests minimising the attractiveness of the farm environment, cleaning the farmyard and removing any shrubs, long grass, old machinery and general debris, and getting trained for rat control. Adrian Meyer of Farm Train, Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU) head Alan Buckle, and Sharon Hughes of BASF Pest Control Solutions were among who offered these tips.

The article discusses developments in the livestock industry in Great Britain as of mid-November 2013. It cites the move by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) to develop proposals that will promote efficient rural rodent control, as well as protect non-target wildlife. The opinion of Natural England's Paul Butt on the developments is also cited.

Offers insights for farmers on implementing rodent control measures for the winter season in Great Britain. Estimated population of Norway rats based on a study; Appeal of farm buildings to rodents; Factors to consider in using baits and traps.

Reports on the launch of the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use in Great Britain in May 2005. Objective of the campaign; Information on a study on the misuse of rat poisons; Comments of Mike Potts, an official from the British Health & Safety Executive, on the campaign.

Reports on the decision of Sorex to offer free packs containing a guide to help British farmers control rats and mice and meet assurance standards.