The Farming Express July2 | Page 5

Introducing the RSPH Level 2 Award in the Safe Use of Rodenticides RSPH’s new one day qualification meets all the requirements of the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticides Use’s SGARS* stewardship scheme and will enable successful candidates to purchase SGARS. The course covers: T  he need to manage commensal rodents, their biology and behaviour.  How to assess a site prior to implementing measures for the management of commensal rodents.  Methods for the management of commensal rodents.  Requirements for health and safety and record keeping when carrying out rodent management activities. All providers of the RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management and the RSPH Level 2 Certificate in Pest Management are approved to offer training for this important qualification. Assessment is by a short multiple choice exam Approved by the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use Regulated by Ofqual *Second Generation Anticoagulant Rodenticides