It is a requirement to carry out an Enviromental Risk Assessment (ERA) before applying rodenticides externally in a location where there could be an environmental impact.

This webinar is designed to help you understand and complete CRRU ERA forms, and to design your own forms if preferred.

Course Agenda

• What is an ERA
• Why is an ERA required – environmentally
• Why is an ERA required – legally
• Legal precedent
• What is primary poisoning
• What is secondary poisoning
• Calculating the risk of contaminating the environment
• What rodenticides can be used where
• Wildlife Incident Investigation Scheme
• Barn owl monitoring
• The CRRU form design
• Where to get the information for all the sections of the CRRU form, including ‘sensitive areas’
• The site survey – identifying the infestation
• The site survey – identifying non-target presence
• Risk hierarchy
• Long-term baiting
• Permanent baiting
• Disposal of rodent carcasses
• Disposal of spent bait
• Assessment conclusion
• Alternative ERA formats

Course Duration: 2.5 Hours

BASIS CPD Points awarded: 2 points

This course is FREE for members of the NPTA.

Places are limited to 12 to allow for interaction.

Please contact Maxine on 01773 717718 or maxine@npta.org.uk to book your place.