Using Pesticides at Home
Avoid home use of pesticides if pests are not a risk to public health or where alternative methods of control are available. Many wildlife species are protected by law - for more information, go to our Pest Control Advice page. If using pesticides at home, follow all the manufacturer's instructions and consider the advice below:
Store pesticides safely, out of the reach of children.
Avoid contact with pesticides by hand/mouth.
Do not let children or pets have access to rodent baits.
Pest control treatments may affect pets.
Do not let animals have contact with pesticides.
Garden Pesticides - Withdrawn Products
The government Pesticides Safety Directorate (see Other Websites) provides information for gardeners on safe use of pesticides and products that have been withdrawn from 31 March 2004 following a review by the EU. 81 branded products, containing six withdrawn chemicals are affected.
Products can be taken for disposal to Roselands Depot, St Philips Avenue, Eastbourne, telephone 01323 431666 – report to the office and the products will be kept separately for safe disposal.
Treatment Visits from the Council
Our Pest Control Technicians are fully trained in the use of pesticides, all of which are applied in accordance with the Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986.
You will receive advice at the time of the visit, and be given a form with a record of the chemicals used. You should retain this form and in case of accident, show to your doctor or veterinary surgeon.
The Technician will only use materials and methods which have been approved by the Government's Advisory Committee on Pesticides. These are designed to get rid of the pests causing the problem, in a humane way without harming other creatures.
We will tell you the method we intend to use to treat the problem, and whether you need to take any precautions (e.g. keep children and pets away during the treatment).
We will carry out the treatment for the pests according to health and safety rules.
If baits are laid to destroy pests where they could be attractive to other creatures, these will be placed in appropriate containers.
Our Pest Control Services page gives additional information about what to expect from a treatment visit by the Council.
Information about the sale of pesticides is also available from the Health & Safety Executive Pesticides Unit.
