COPR product types
Non-agricultural pesticides regulated by the Health and Safety Executive under the Control of pesticides Regulations current national regulatory scheme are:
- Algaecides*
- Products used for the control of algae and blanket weed in ponds and lakes (including home garden/ornamental).
*For non-plant protection purposes only.
- Antifouling products
- Products applied to the hulls of boats and ships, oilrigs, fishnets, fish farming equipment and other man made structures. Used to prevent the growth of algae, seaweed, mussels and barnacles.
- Avicides/Bird stupefying agents
- Products used for the control of nuisance/pest bird such as feral pigeons and starlings.
- Biocidal paints
- Products painted onto internal surfaces such as ceilings and walls to prevent growth of fungi, mould and algae.
- Insect repellents
- Products used to repel biting and stinging insect pests, such as mosquitoes, gnats, wasps or nuisance flying insects such as midges, by making a particular site or food source unattractive.
- Insect repellents applied to animals
- Products applied directly to animals to repel nuisance insects (NB insect repellents for use on human skin are not within the scope of COpR).
- Insecticides
- Products used for the control of insects and arthropods, which are either a public health concern (eg cockroaches) or a nuisance (eg ants).
- Molluscides
- Products used for the control of slugs and snails.
- Rodenticides
- Products used for the control of rats and mice.
- Surface biocides
- Products used to remove or prevent undesirable growth such as moss, lichen, mould or mildew on external and internal surfaces. They are applied to masonry, brickwork, tiles etc.
- Vertebrate repellents
- Products used to repel vertebrates such as cats and dogs from fouling in and around domestic gardens.
- Wood preservatives
- Products which penetrate into wood in order to protect the wood from natural predators such as beetles, and wet and dry rot.
- Wood treatments
- Products painted onto the surface of wood in order to protect it against surface staining or fungi.
