Phil from SX Environmental Supplies kindly showed all present a very good design of a pest control box where a trap is placed inside to catch the rat/mouse. and bait can also be put in to attract the rodent.
For more details of the Trapboxr go to this link:
Phil mentioned that as a group, requiring a purchase of 50+ a further discount may be offered.
He also explained the rules and regulations regarding the supply of large quantities of poison and that currently individuals are only able to purchase 3kg of bait at a time. In order to purchase larger amounts, we need to have training to be approved users of poisons. A suitable course would cost £25 and SX would be happy to come to the Blue Boar to train a group of us.
The advantages of this is:
3kg of a bait block - £28 with the certificate of training 20kg of bait block - £35!
So you would get a return on the cost of the course very quickly.
For those interested in either the boxes or the course, please email Danni at info@eastessexsmallholders.co.uk