The Pesticides Control Authority (PCA), is advising Jamaicans to only purchase and use approved mosquito destroyer brands.
The authority explains that it has approved five brands for use locally. These are Baygon; Bugoff; Dragon; Protox; and Vape.
According to Michael Ramsey, Head of the PCA, these pesticides have been properly evaluated and that is the reason they have been approved for use in Jamaica.
In November of last year the PCA issued a warning to the public not to use the black mosquito destroyer coils, which are being illegally imported into the island. The Customs Department has seized numerous containers of the product over the past months.
Mr. Ramsay explained that the authority is very concerned about the product, which has not been approved or registered for use in the country, and could be harmful.
Mosquito destroyer coils in general contain pesticides which can be harmful to health and the environment, so the PCA must test and approve the coils before they go public.
Mr. Ramsey is also encouraging Jamaicans to read the labels of all pesticides carefully and follow the instructions for use.
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