RESTRICTED PESTICIDES IN KENYA

Common name

Remarks

1.

Benomyl, Carbofuran/Thiram

combinations

Dustable powder formulations containing a combination of Benomyl below 7%, Carbofuran below 10% and Thiram below 15%

2.

DDT (Dichlorodiphenyl trichloroethane)

Insecticide, restricted use to Public Health only for mosquito control for indoor residual spray by Ministry of Health. Banned for agricultural use.

3.

Ethyl Parathion

Insecticide, capsule suspension formulations allowed in 1998

4.

Lindane-pure gamma – BHC

Insecticide, restricted use for seed dressing only

5.

Methyl parathion

Insecticide, capsule suspension formulations allowed in 1998

6.

Monocrotophos

Insecticide/acaricide, soluble liquid formulations of the substance that are below 600g active ingredient/L

7.

Phosphamidon

Insecticide, Soluble liquid formulations of the substance that is below1000g active ingredient/L