A woman clearing rats from a mound
A woman clearing rats from a mound

Pest and predator control courses

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Night shooting

The night shooting of foxes, ground game and rats is necessary to ensure that damage to game, wildlife, livestock and growing crops is kept at acceptable levels.

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Brown hares – England only

This code sets out the law and best practice for ensuring a workable balance between the welfare and conservation of brown hares in England.

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Rodenticides

When dealing with a rat problem, it is important to consider all the available control methods before using rodenticides.