RANGE REVIEW: PEST CONTROL


Other pesticide sales To decide if a pesticide (other than a rodenticide) is being sold illegally, you first must work out whether a pesticide is professional or amateur use only.


If a pesticide is a home garden


(amateur) product it will usually say so on the label. The following information will be displayed on the pesticide label: • Product name • MAPP number There are a few ways to see if a


product is professional. The label stating ‘operator protection’ or ‘biological use’ will indicate that it’s professional use.


The best way to check whether a


product is professional use or not is to check the product in CRD’s pesticides database using the products name or MAPP number at secure.pesticides.gov.uk/pestreg/ ProdSearch.asp. To do this, type in the MAPP number or product names or just search using the ‘Picklist’ (on the right) and press ‘Get Results’. It will state if the


product is amateur or professional. If the product is being incorrectly listed as amateur use then you should report it. Only buy


pesticides


• Pesticides that are not authorised by the authorities for sale in the UK • Pesticides that are not sold in their original packaging with the original label • Poisonous or toxic


substances


that Royal Mail (or An Post) has prohibited for posting. You can see eBay’s full hazardous, regulated materials


restricted, or


policy at ebay.co.uk/pages/help/ policies/hazardous-materials.html. Private sellers are any individuals who sell on eBay who are not registered as a business. Private sellers


are not permitted to sell


rodenticides or any other pesticide eBay. Businesses may sell pesticides as long as they meet UK legal requirements (see relevant sections above). Before reporting illegal sales, please check the requirements above and check if they are a private seller or an online business (shop). You can check by looking at the seller information in the top right hand corner of any product page. All


online shops


should still ensure the chemical is being sold for professional use only and should include a statement such as this: “Using Pesticides Safely - When you buy a professional use pesticide


you that


have been authorised for


approval


storage and use in the UK. Look for the MAFF, MAPP or HSE


number on the label on the container. You can find lists of authorised products on HSEs website.


If you see anyone selling


professional products online that are not meeting the above requirements, please report to crd. ppp.compliance@hse.gov.uk.


Illegal sales of rodenticides and pesticides on eBay The BPCA and CPA have an agreement with eBay to have all illegal sales of rodenticides and pesticides removed. They need to ensure all reports are valid. Please note rodenticides and pesticides can be sold online as long as they meet UK law requirements and are being sold by an online shop.


eBay states the following


restrictions: • Private sellers are not allowed to sell pesticides • Business sellers are not allowed to sell prohibited pesticides Examples of prohibited pesticides include:


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For more information and to download a full copy of this guide, visit the British Pest Control Association’s website at bpca.org.uk


the and/


or the end user must ensure that the product is legally used in line with


industries


Approved Code of Practice set out by The Food and Environment


Protection Act 1985 (FEPA) and Control of Pesticide Regulations 1986 (COPR).


“When placing an order for a professional use pesticide


you


must confirm that you have read, understood and will comply with these regulations. Use plant protection products


safely and


always read the label and product information before use.” Please note that Royal Mail is not licensed to carry any chemicals and this should be another warning flag. Once you have checked all of the requirements and suspect a shop of doing something illegal or find a private seller selling pesticides on eBay, please


STRONG CONSUMER DEMAND FOR NATURAL CONTROLS IS UNDERPINNING CONFIDENCE IN THE SECTOR, SAYS ECOFECTIVE


Ecofective, the environmentally friendly natural gardening controls brand, reports that high levels of footfall in organic categories at retail outlets is seeing demand for chemical-free solutions gain rapid momentum – helping ecofective to expand and develop its customer base. The company, part


of crop protection giant, Sipcam UK, has reinforced its position as a leading supplier of natural plant feeds, pest controls, lawncare, weedkiller, animal repellent and garden cleaning products, sold under its ecofective and RHS Garden Care ranges. Its new distribution partnership with Thompson & Morgan, which supplies over 60 per cent of UK garden centres, will further boost the company’s portfolio of environmentally friendly plant care products, bringing the ecofective brand to a wider audience.


Ecofective’s head of sales, Nigel Thompson, says: “We’ve been having great conversations with both current and potential customers and are extremely optimistic about the prospects for the natural plant care sector in 2020. Sustainability is right at the top of the consumer agenda and shoppers are increasingly choosing products based on their environmental credentials. With the ecofective Child and Pet Safe and RHS Garden Care ranges now firmly established in the marketplace, our innovative portfolio is ideally positioned to cater for the nation’s growing appetite for environmentally friendly gardening.” In addition to the new partnership with Thompson & Morgan, ecofective products will continue to be supplied directly by leading distributor Decco, offering fast routes to market for both current brands and future product introductions. Key product messaging that’s in synergy with consumer opinion has driven growth of ecofective’s Child & Pet Safe and Natural collections during 2019, as well as the company’s recently refreshed RHS licenced range. Eco-savvy consumers are increasingly demanding products that are safe to use in gardens frequented by children and animals, as well as around wildlife and bees, with the UK-manufactured ecofective line-up – used by professional growers and adapted for retail – meeting shoppers’ requirements.


report it to BPCA


(technical@bpca.org.uk or CPA (info@cropprotection.org.uk).


Sales of new ecofective FerriMax Slug Killer and ecofective Slug Defence Barrier Granules have been buoyed by the withdrawal of metaldehyde in the summer, catering for retail buyers who sought green alternatives to plug the gap left in the market. A shift away from chemical weedkillers has thrown the spotlight on greener alternatives, with natural solutions such as ecofective Weed + Moss Killer ideally positioned to meet demand.


The ongoing popularity of grow-your-own, combined with growth in the number of consumers gardening organically and embracing vegan diets, has resulted in a healthy order book for ecofective’s natural plant care range, with ecofective Bug + Mildew Control, ecofective Organic Wonder Feed and ecofective Organic Pour + Feed all performing strongly.


Further information To find out more about the full ecofective range from Sipcam, visit www.ecofective.uk.com.


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