Pest Control

Natural Hygiene has incorporated an Environmental division, designated to provide pest management solutions & services to our existing & new customers.
Operated by staff who have over 20 years, of knowledge & experience in pest management services, we are delighted to offer a no obligation proposal for our services to you.

As the industry changed on January 18 with the introduction of new legal requirements on the use of rodenticides & existing practices to change for the better to protect the Wildlife.

We comprehend & see the benefits of these changes in legislation, for not only the end user but for the development of the pest management industry. This is now a partnership approach with clients for our activity, ensuring the effective and economical reduction or elimination of damage caused by pests.

As supporters of CRRU (Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use) we conform to the principles established by the World Health Organisation (WHO) in respect of Integrated Pest Management (IPM), which can include a combination of habitat modification, biological control, physical control and chemical control.

Services are all provided in compliance with new CEPA EN: 16636 European standards for pest management. Adhering to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine New Permanent Baiting” Rules & CRRU.

The legislation covering pest management is also tied to many areas of business. If your business is governed by IS 340:1994 Hygiene in the Catering Sector, we can support with our Environmental pest management division. Providing all required documentation relating to pest management for your premises.

Staff involved in the surveying & proposal of services as well as Technicians carrying out the service are all qualified IPCA diploma or BPCA. Each member involved in the service is on the register of a Pest Management Trained Professional Users with their own PMU number, along with training certificates for CRRU-IASIS Wildlife Aware. Continues training for pest control operatives is also part of today’s standard & monitored by Irish Agricultural Supply Industry Standards (IASIS).

This ensures all listed PMU operators have individually reached the required points each year for additional training related to the environment & best practice in the industry at the time, for the pest management service.

All basic health & safety training must also be carried out to meet with the other requirements on Safepass, Manual Handling & more recently COVID 19 induction & best practice.

Legislation Affecting Pest Control Activities

• The Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Act 2005

• The Waste Management Act, 1996

• E.C. Authorisation, Placing on The Market, Use and Control of Biocidal Products Regulations, 2001

• The Dangerous Substances (Amendment) Act 1979

• The Rats and Mice (Destruction) Act 1919

• The Protection of Animals Act 1911 & (Amendment) 1965

• The Wildlife Act 1976 and (Amendment) 2000

• The Wild Birds Protection Act, 1930

• CRRU Ireland 2016

Services Provided

• Rodent control & monitoring

• Flying Insect Control & monitoring

• Crawling Insect Control & monitoring

• Bird Control & Exclusion

• Electric fly Units/Proofing & Fly screening

• Independent Biologists & Entomologist reports & Training

• Independent Drainage Survey and Remedial Works

• No obligation review of your existing pest service, ensuring compliance