RESTRICTED PESTICIDES IN KENYA

Common name

Remarks

Benomyl, Carbofuran/Thiram

combinations

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

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.

Ethyl Parathion

Insecticide, capsule suspension formulations allowed in 1998.

Methyl parathion

Insecticide, capsule suspension formulations allowed in 1998.

Phosphamidon

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