BASF launches rural rodent control training programme and CPD portal

Written by Charlotte Cunningham from CPM Magazine

BASF has launched a new digital portal, offering UK farmers an interactive rodent control training programme. The Real Results Virtual Farm CPD portal, which has been developed in partnership with experienced industry instructor, Oliver Madge, guides users through nine modules exploring different areas of rodent control, before completing the CRRU-recognised exam for the Safe Use of Rodenticides certificate. The course aims to increase good stewardship and best practice of rodenticide usage, reduce pest-risk on farms and minimise environmental impact, while offering farmers CPD points, which are required for ongoing rodenticide purchases. The launch of the portal comes after a recent survey launched by BASF, which explored rodent activity and rodenticide usage on UK farms, found that three quarters of respondents felt that they could do more to improve rodent control on their farm. Interactive content Modules include reasons for control; CRRU and environmental; habitat management; rodent biology; monitoring pest activity; non-chemical control; chemical control; long term integrated pest management; and reporting. Designed to be engaging, insightful and interesting, it features a combination of video, literature, and webinar content, and will enable individuals taking the course to be able to work through each section at their own pace. Users can also…
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