Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU)
PestFix supports the Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use (CRRU UK), encouraging professional and amateur customers to manage rodents effectively while protecting wildlife.
What Is the CRRU Code?
The CRRU Code of Best Practice promotes responsible rodenticide use through site surveys, careful bait placement, monitoring and protection of non-target animals.
Seven Principles of Responsible Rodenticide Use
1. Always Have a Planned Approach
Survey the site, assess rodent activity and consider non-chemical methods. Reduce food sources, plan proofing and use rodenticides only when appropriate.
2. Record Bait Quantities and Locations
Record each bait point, quantities used and signs of activity. Accurate records help monitor treatment and locate unused bait.
3. Always Use Enough Baiting Points
Follow label instructions for bait point numbers, placement and inspection frequency. Effective placement helps avoid prolonged treatment.
4. Collect and Dispose of Rodent Bodies
Rodenticide residues in dead rodents can harm predators and scavengers. Search during and after treatment and dispose of bodies as instructed on the label.
5. Protect Non-Target Animals and Birds
Keep bait inaccessible to wildlife, pets and unauthorised people. Use suitable bait stations or other methods permitted by the product label.
6. Inspect Bait Regularly
Check bait points at the required intervals, record activity and reassess treatment if rodent control is not being achieved.
7. Remove Bait After Treatment
Remove remaining bait when treatment ends, as far as reasonably practicable. Continue proofing and prevention to reduce future infestations.
Professional Rodenticide Certification
Updated proof-of-competence requirements apply to professional-use rodenticides from 1 January 2026. Check current CRRU guidance for accepted evidence and exemptions.
Responsible rodent control starts with prevention.
Proofing buildings and managing food sources can reduce reliance on rodenticides.
PestFix Supports Responsible Rodent Control
Always follow the CRRU Code and product label instructions. Learn more at Think Wildlife.
