Information on how to go about reporting pesticide incidents
Animals (Wildlife & Pets)
Incidents of suspected poisoning of animals in Scotland involving;
- Wild birds and mammals
- Companion animals
- Livestock
- Honeybees
should be notified to the WIIS scheme operated at SASA on behalf of the Scottish Government.
Samples may be submitted to the scheme by;
- direct submission to the SASA laboratory
- submission to the nearest Scottish Government Agriculture and Rural Delivery Division Area Office
- via the regional SAC Veterinary Investigation Laboratories
- submissions from Police Wildlife Officers
- through informal partner organisations such as the RSPB and SSPCA
Contact
Scottish Government Agriculture and Rural Delivery Division - Area Office
In the case of pets, ask your veterinary practice to refer the carcase, or relevant samples, to the local Veterinary Investigation Centre of the Scottish Agricultural College. (Other animals may also be submitted via this route).
Contact Points
Campaign Against Illegal Poisoning of Wildlife - A government led campaign aimed at protecting some of the rarest birds of prey and wildlife, and safeguarding domestic animals established in 1991. Members of the public can report suspicions of illegal poisoning (abuse of pesticides) on a free phone number (0800 321 600). In Scotland this number is linked to the SASA laboratory during working hours, and out of hours messages can be recorded.
Useful Links
The Chemicals Regulations Directorate provide information on pesticides, animal poisoning, and the Campaign Against Illegal Poisoning of Wildlife (CAIP).
General information on reporting other types of pesticide incidents is available from the Health & Safety Executive (HSE).
Environmental contamination incidents in Scotland should be reported to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) Pollution Hotline 0800 80 70 60.
SASA
