New Rodenticide Regulations for 2025: What Pest Controllers Need to Know

Monday 06/01/2025

New rodenticide regulations came into effect on January 1, 2025, bringing significant changes for pest controllers and businesses dealing with rodent control. Understanding and implementing these changes is essential to staying compliant and maintaining high standards in pest management.

To make it clear, we’ve outlined the key updates to rodenticide regulations, why they matter, and what steps you should take to ensure your business complies.

Key Changes in Rodenticide Regulations:

Second-generation anti-coagulants are generally allowed for use indoors or outdoors around buildings. However, they cannot be used in open areas away from buildings.

If the labels on your rodenticide products do not reflect these updated guidelines, they are outdated. It is crucial to contact your supplier or PestFix to obtain the latest compliant labels and ensure proper use of these products.

Why These Changes Matter:

The changes in rodenticide regulations are part of broader efforts guided by organisations like CRRU to ensure that pest control practices are environmentally responsible, protecting wildlife and promoting environmental sustainability.

Rodenticides can pose significant hazards to non-target species, including birds and mammals, if misused. By aligning pest control practices with these updated guidelines, pest controllers can contribute to maintaining sustainable and effective rodent pest management.

Steps Pest Controllers Should Take Now:

Pest controllers need to take immediate action to ensure compliance with the new regulations.

• Review all product labels to confirm they meet the updated standards.
  • If your product labels are outdated, contact your supplier or PestFix for updated labels and further guidance. (Remember to check the expiration date of your product!)
• Make sure all staff members are trained on the new regulatory requirements to avoid any non-compliance issues.
• Limit future rodenticide applications to indoor use or areas directly around buildings.
• Regularly check for further regulatory updates or industry best practices.

Pest controllers and gamekeepers can find more detailed resources and guidelines to better understand these regulations. The CRRU Code of Best Practice is an excellent place to start for in-depth information.

For further guidance, visit these trusted resources:

• British Association for Shooting and Conservation (BASC)
• Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT)

Compliance not only avoids penalties but also promotes sustainable pest control practices. Let’s start 2025 on the right foot and get organised with the new rules. Staying informed and proactive will help your business thrive.

As always, “follow the label” - Elaine Bliss, PestFix’s Technical Manager.