The farmer works the soil in Primorye banned pesticides

Rosselkhoznadzor experts, examining soil samples taken at the farm in the Spassky district, found toxic chemicals that are dangerous for all living organisms and prohibited for use in all developed countries.

Farmer in Primorye work the soil with pesticides banned

The results of the analysis showed that the farmer increases the yield by applying an insect — pest pesticide DDT. The content of the prohibited substance exceeded the norm by half.

DDT had been actively used in domestic agriculture, so the experts admit the presence of a chemical in the soil, but not more than 0.1 mg /kg.

It is relatively cheap and is still regarded as a good tool in certain situations when dealing with plant pests. However, there is a danger that after the treatment of pests will become even more — VestiRegion.ru reported press service of Rosselkhoznadzor for Primorsky Krai and Sakhalin Oblast.