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 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.