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Vermin Control Version 5.1 (modified)

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Glossary

Key – Those standards which have greater significance (all other standards are normal)

Recommendation – Those which do not affect certification

New – A completely new standard which the member must now adhere to

Revised – A standard that has changed and requires the member to take some different or additional action to before

Upgraded – The standard has been upgraded to a Key standard or from a Recommendation to a full standard

Appendix – Referenced in ‘How you will be measured’. Indicates that additional information is provided in the Appendices, which are available at the end of each section.

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AIM: Effective and responsible control of birds, rodents, insects and other animals to prevent contamination and food safety risk

TL.VC.1 Key

There must be effective control of vermin

How you will be measured

TL.VC.1.a

No build-up of vegetation close to farm structures that could harbour vermin

TL.VC.1.b

A site survey is completed at least quarterly, detailing: - date of inspection - locations inspected - findings - actions required - date actions completed

TL.VC.1.c

Dead/trapped vermin are searched for and disposed of when bait points are checked

Site surveys

TL.VC.2

Toxic bait must be used responsibly

How you will be measured

TL.VC.2.a

Prior to treatment with baits the use of non-chemical control methods is considered first followed by the least toxic alternatives (see Appendix – risk hierarchy)

TL.VC.2.b

An Environmental Risk Assessment is undertaken in accordance with the Appendix before bait is laid

TL.VC.2.c

Where baits are used a Bait Plan identifies: - location of bait points - bait used - bait point inspection - replenishment dates

TL.VC.2.d

Non-target animals do not have access to baits

TL.VC.2.e

Bait is prevented from contaminating animal feed

TL.VC.2.f

Permanent baiting is not routinely undertaken and toxic bait is removed when treatment is finished

TL.VC.2.g

Product label directions are followed

TL.VC.2.h

A documented COSHH assessment is carried out where there are 5 or more employees

Environmental Risk Assessment
Bait Plan
COSHH assessment (where applicable)

Where to find help

The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use Code is published on http://www.thinkwildlife.org/crru-code/
Defra have published a Code of Practice for the Prevention of Rodent Infestation on Poultry Farms
For more information on the use of vertebrate traps see the Chartered Institute of Environmental Health