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LEADING pest management solutions manufacturer , BASF , has launched its annual survey delving into rodent control on farms across the country , and has called out to farmers to contribute to the research .
The short survey , which takes less than five minutes to complete , aims to gain a greater understanding of how farmers manage rodents on their farms , the common issues they face , and what kind of pest management programmes are currently being used .
With early second-generation anticoagulant baits that contain bromadiolone and difenacoum proving ineffective on many rats , and ultimately contributing to the spread of rodents on farms , it is also hoped that the results will help shed light on what kinds
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of rodenticides are preferred by farmers as well as identify potential areas of rodenticide resistance .
The results will be compared to the data gathered in last year ’ s survey , which provides a benchmark understanding of rodent control on farms and offers insight into the changing landscape of rodenticide usage .
All farmers who complete the survey will receive a £ 5 Amazon voucher as a gesture of appreciation for contributing to a greater understanding of pest control on UK farms .
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Laurence Barnard , Country Business Manager for Professional & Speciality Solution at BASF , said : “ The data gathered in the |
survey will enable us to gain insight into how rodent control is currently being managed on farms across the country as |
well as better understand the common issues farmers face .
“ In turn , this will enable us to tailor how we work with farmers to share best practices and ultimately help them control infestations quickly , which will minimise damage to their property and machinery , reduce financial losses and prevent the spread of disease .
“ The short survey takes less than ten minutes to complete , and we hope that farmers will take time out of their busy days to help contribute to this important piece of research .”
The survey can be completed at https :// forms . office . com / e / nYiVZaXBSS
For more information about BASF Pest Control Solutions , visit https :// www . pestcontrol . basf . co . uk / en /
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