Pests
Rodents
Rodents are mammals, characterised by their incisors, which are kept sharp by constant gnawing. On an anthropomorphic level some rodents, such as water voles, are rather nice and have the full protection of the law.
Insects
Insects are the most diverse and numerous of animals and, as all fans of science fiction will know, are waiting in the wings to take over the earth. In the mean time however, they need to be controlled.
Birds
In the UK all wild birds are protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981. However, birds that are recognised as pests can have that protection removed.
Glossary of Terms
CHAS: Contractors health and Safety Assessment Scheme
CIEU: Chartered institute of Environmental Health
COPR: Control of Pesticides Regulations 1986
HACCP: Hazards Analysis Critical Control Point
EU Directives: Requirements for nation states to adapt their laws so as to achieve a specific requirement
FSA: Food Standards Agency