Guidance on Use of Insecticides for Treatment of Animal Vehicles
Before the animals have been loaded on the vehicle the inside of the animal compartment must be treated with a residual insecticide spray licensed by the Health and Safety Executive.
A list of HSE authorised insecticides can be found on the Defra website. The authorised insecticides are synthetic pyrethroids approved for use against flying insects, and can be used in animal housing or similar areas such as abattoirs.
The list on the Defra website is for guidance purposes only, and is not a definitive list. Please click on the link below.
Defra websiteThese products maybe suitable for use in this situation, however the user will need - as with any other treatment - to do their own risk assessment before using the particular product to see if it can be used in their situation.
Insecticides must be used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Spraying at rates beyond the manufacturer's instructions will not improve efficacy and increases the risk of groundwater and surface water pollution.
For further information, please contact your Private Veterinary Practitioner (PVP).
