Grey Squirrel Control
Who should do this course?
Training is targeted at persons wishing to undertake pest control predominantly in the land-based and related industries such as forestry,agriculture,horticulture,conservation and construction.
Course Details:
Some of the course content includes, understanding the reasons for controlling grey squirrels and the effect they have on red squirrels. Understanding the biology and behaviour of grey squirrels and its relevance to control. Survey for grey squirrel activity and establish a control programme. Effectively lay poison safely and with no danger to other non-target animals to control grey squirrels. Set traps, both live capture and spring traps safely and effectively with due regard to humaneness.
Accreditation: Lantra Awards
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