Course Objectives

To enable course members to:

• Identify rabbits and moles and the typical symptoms of the damage caused
• Identify the degree and source of the infestation
• Describe the life-style and habbits of the rabbit and mole
• State the legislative obligations and responsibilities relevant to the control of rabbits and moles
• Plan, implement and monitor and effective control programme for rabbits and moles
• Select and carry out the most appropriate methods of rabbit and mole control, in line with current legal guidelines and recognised good practice

Who is the Course For?

This course targeted at persons wishing to undertake pest control predominantly in the land based and related industries.

Course Content

• The importance and biology of rabbits and moles
• The legislation associated with rabbit and mole control
• The use of fumigants in rabbit and mole control
• The use of physical methods in rabbit and mole control
• Practical session – active warren to demonstrate gassing or practice gassing compound use – this includes planning the continuing control needed for the site
• Summary and discussion

Duration: One day

Maximum Attendees: 6