Stringent regulations to control pesticide imports View(s):Stringent regulations are to be enforced soon to control pesticide imports into the country in a maximum possible manner with the aim of minimising its undesirable effects including irregularities, corruption and waste of much needed foreign exchange, official sources disclosed. IPM in a global perspective involves the adoption of a combination of various pest control techniques in a compatible manner to maintain the pest populations below an economic thresh-hold level with minimum reliance on low-toxic pesticides as an ultimate option. Smaller companies have also been allowed to enter the market making it difficult for the authorities to control the flood of pesticides, the report said. Few private and public companies compete in the Sri Lankan pesticides market creating an oligopolistic situation. Nearly 17 companies are engaged in pesticides importation and Hayleys Ltd, Harrisons Chemical (Pvt.)

Source: Sunday Times May 02, 2021 00:54 UTC