From the St Helena Independent: bit.ly/19RoSLs SAFER PESTICIDE PRACTICES In August, the four main importers of pesticides to the island, Queen Mary Stores, Solomon & Company, St Helena Growers Co-operative Society and WA Thorpe and Sons signed a voluntary code of practice together with the Agriculture and Natural Resources Division (ANRD), agreeing on standards for the way in which pesticides are stored and offered for sale to the public. The code aims to take steps to protect the public from the adverse effects of pesticides and ensure their safe and effective use to produce high quality pest and disease-free crops. Pesticides are valuable tools in the battle against pests and weeds, but being poisons can be dangerous if not treated with respect. Risks run from the sales staff who handle the boxes, the sprayers and non-targets. Earl Henry of the St Helena Growers commented:”The use of pesticides is now a fact of life for us on St Helena; however we must carefully manage their uses to protect both the environment and the food chain.” Pesticides are formulated in two grades, home and garden use for the general public, and professional use, which are intended for use only by trained professionals.
Posted on: Fri, 18 Oct 2013 17:12:24 +0000
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