EKT 2010

The Courses most commonly run are:

• Domestic Insects (2 day course)
• Rabbits and Moles
• Rodents

OBJECTIVES
The aim of all courses is to enable the candidate to:-

• Understand the lifestyle and taxonomy of the animal or insect
• Carry out the most appropriate method of control in line with current legal guidelines and recognised good practice
• Describe the lifestyle, habits and habitats of the animal/insect
• Understand the way insecticides, fumigants, or rodenticides are applied and the importance of maintaining application equipment to a high standard
• Understand the importance of storing, transporting, using and disposing of insecticides safely and legally, and with due regard to the environment

CONTENT
The Domestic Insect control course covers the biology and control of:

• ants wasps and bees
• fleas
• bed bugs
• cockroaches
• domestic flies
• fabric and food pests

Duration: 2 days, maximum number of participants: 8

The Rabbit and Mole course covers:

• typical symptoms of damage
• assessing the degree and source of the infestation
• physical methods of control as well as the use of fumigants

Duration: 1 day, maximum number of participants: 6

The Rodent course includes:

• typical symptoms of damage
• assessing the degree and source of the infestation
• non-chemical rodent control
• the use of Aluminium Phosphide to control rats

Duration: 1 day, maximum number of participants: 6

All courses are registered and assessed through Lantra Awards