That philosophy extends beyond the products we develop. We also believe gardeners should be able to make           informed choices about the products they use around their plants, families, pets and wildlife.

When Using Pesticides, Check the Authorisation

Plant protection products (PPPs), including products making pesticidal claims for the protection of garden plants,   are regulated in the UK.

Before purchasing or using a plant protection product, we encourage gardeners to check that the product is appropriately authorised for its intended use and always follow the approved label instructions.

For an authorised plant protection product, look for its MAPP number on the label.

A MAPP number is a unique registration number allocated to an authorised plant protection product and provides an easy way of checking the product's authorisation details.

Look for the MAPP number

A typical label will show:

MAPP No. 12345

You can use this information to check the product and its current authorisation through the official HSE pesticides database.

Deer & Wildlife Repellent – Developed with Regulation in Mind

We believe that if we are going to ask customers to use one of our products in their gardens, they should be able to do so with confidence in what they are buying.

That's why Deer & Wildlife Repellent has been through the rigorous UK regulatory registration and authorisation process applicable to the product.

This isn't simply a product that we have formulated, labelled as a wildlife repellent and placed on sale.

The product has gone through the appropriate regulatory process so that its authorised uses, application instructions, conditions of use and labelling are clearly defined.

Our Deer & Wildlife Repellent carries its own MAPP registration number, providing customers with an important way to verify its authorisation.

For us, that matters.

It means customers don't simply have to take our word for it — the product's authorisation can be independently checked.

Buy with confidence

When you choose Deer & Wildlife Repellent, you are choosing a product that has been developed with the responsibilities that come with supplying a regulated garden protection product firmly in mind.

✓ UK-authorised plant protection product
✓ MAPP registration number displayed on the product
✓ Clearly defined authorised uses
✓ Comprehensive directions for use
✓ Clearly stated precautions and conditions of use
✓ Authorisation that customers can independently verify

Authorisation doesn't mean that precautions can be ignored. Like any authorised plant protection product, Deer & Wildlife Repellent must always be used in accordance with its approved label instructions.

That's why our message is:

Buy with confidence. Read the label. Follow the instructions. Use responsibly.

Be Careful When Buying Online

The internet has made an enormous range of garden products readily available, but gardeners should take particular care when purchasing products that claim to repel, deter or otherwise control pests or protect plants from them.

If a product is being marketed for a pesticidal purpose but you cannot find appropriate UK authorisation information, don't simply assume that it is authorised for that use.

Different regulatory requirements can apply depending upon the type of product and the claims being made, so the absence of a MAPP number alone should not automatically be taken to mean that a product is being sold illegally.

However, where a product is presented as a plant protection product, its authorisation status should be checked before purchase or use.

Availability for sale, including through an online marketplace, should not by itself be regarded as evidence that a product is appropriately authorised for its intended use.

Check Before You Buy. Read Before You Use.

Before using a plant protection product:

✓ Check the product's authorisation
✓ Look for the MAPP number where applicable
✓ Check the product on the HSE pesticides database
✓ Make sure it is authorised for your intended use
✓ Read the complete product label
✓ Follow the directions, application rates and precautions exactly
✓ Keep the product in its original labelled container

Taking a few moments to check gives you greater confidence about exactly what you are buying and how it should be used.

Why Authorisation Matters

Pesticide regulation exists to help protect people, animals and the wider environment.

The authorisation process establishes the conditions under which a plant protection product may be marketed and used, including important requirements relating to its approved uses, application and labelling.

That's why we believe proper authorisation should be seen as an important part of responsible garden protection.

It also reflects the philosophy behind DeerEx.

Protect Plants. Respect Wildlife. Use Products Responsibly.

We want to help gardeners protect the plants they love while respecting the natural world around them.

For us, responsible garden protection means considering the plant, the wildlife, people, pets and the wider environment.

Protect the plant.
Respect the wildlife.
Consider people and pets.
Follow the label.
Check the authorisation.

DeerEx – Protect. Support. Respect.