Safe use of Rodent Glue Boards

Glue boards are a non-lethal but controversial rodent control tool: their misuse can lead to harm of non-target animals, environmental risk, and legal penalties. In England, use of rodent glue boards is tightly controlled — licences are required, stringent risk assessments expected, labelling rules, and strict protocols for non-target incidents. This course ensures you meet all legal and safety requirements, understand the environmental risks, and are fully prepared to apply for the necessary licence.

 

Who Should Attend

This training is suitable for pest control professionals, licence applicants, environmental consultants, or land managers who intend to use rodent glue boards under licence. You should be familiar with basic pest control methods, UK rodent biology, and general health & safety principles. Prior experience is mandatory. To apply for a license in England you will also need to have completed the RSPH Level 2 Award in Pest Management

Course Content

  • UK Legislation & Licensing – Understand Natural England licensing process; current panorama of relevant laws and regulations; what behaviour / usage is allowed / disallowed.

  • Alternative Rodent Tools & Integrated Management – Explore alternate options to glue boards; how they compare in effectiveness, animal welfare, environmental impact.

  • Environmental Risk Assessment – How to assess environmental risk before using glue boards; consider habitats, protected species, location, potential leak paths, clean-up, weather etc.

  • Contingency Planning & Non-Target Animal Incidents – What to do if a non-target animal is trapped; rescue / humane removal; reporting responsibilities; record keeping.

  • Situations Where Use May Be Granted / Case Scenarios – Real-world examples of where glue board use has been permitted; what conditions & mitigations were required.

After the course learning material has been completed, learners will be referred to Basis to complete their online exam.

After completing this course and successfully passing the exam you will be able to apply for a glue board licence.

Course Points and Certificate

Upon completing the learning materials, learners will be referred to Basis to take an online exam. Certificate issued on successful completion. This certificate, alongside practical compliance with licence conditions, will be required by Natural England to apply for a glue board usage licence. Resit options are available.

Costs

For £160 you get: e-learning materials, certificate referral, risk assessment templates, maybe examples / case studies. A discount may be available to pre-existing customers

 

FAQs

  • Is this course enough to legally use glue boards, or are there other requirements?

  • After completing the exam, users will have to apply to Natural England to obtain a license.

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  • How heavy / long is the learning material? Could I complete over multiple sessions?
  • It is recommended that this course should take in total 2-3 hours but it can be done in sections.

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  • Are there practical assessment or only theory?

  • This course is theory only.

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  • What happens if I fail the exam?

  • If you fail, we will be in contact to organise a new exam date. Each re-take will incur additional costs.