What methods of pest control are employed on land under its ownership or control, and whether dogs are used underground in such pest contro…

Scottish Ministers own or control a large area of land in Scotland. A range of pest control measures are used on that land depending on the specific circumstances of each case. These vary from the use of chemicals and poisons for insect and rodent infestation to trapping and shooting to control pigeon and pest mammals such as moles and rabbits. From the enquiries that have been made, we have no knowledge of dogs being used underground for pest control purposes on land owned or controlled by Scottish Ministers.