Publication - Statistics

Pesticide usage in Scotland: Rodenticide use by Local Authorities 2023

Published: 12 March 2025
From: Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands, +1 more … Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity
Directorate: Agriculture and Rural Economy Directorate, +1 more … Environment and Forestry Directorate
Topic: Environment and climate change
ISBN: 9781836912231

This report presents the results of a survey of rodenticide use by local authorities in domestic, industrial and agricultural settings in Scotland during 2023.

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Open area baiting

LAs were asked if they undertook any open area baiting (i.e. laying baits that are not associated with buildings). Of 25 responding LAs, 16 (64%) indicated that they did undertake open area baiting, although they were not asked about the extent of this. Approval for the use of SGARs in this practice will cease at the end of 2024. There will no longer be any SGAR products approved for open area baiting and this will necessitate future changes to the products or methods that are used, and this could influence future LA usage statistics.

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Email: wildlifeunit@sasa.gov.scot

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