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February 22, 2026
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Lodwar, new hotspot town for counterfeit and banned pesticides

Lodwar, new hotspot town for counterfeit and banned pesticides

Experts warn that they jeopardise the structural integrity of houses, as pests are never actually eradicated...

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Lodwar in Turkana County has emerged as a new hotspot for the sale of counterfeit and banned pesticides, posing significant health and environmental risks to residents.

  • Over 75% of branded Gladiator termiticide bottles seized were found to be fake, containing only paraffin and a dye with no active ingredient.
  • The Pest Control Products Board (PCPB), led by North Rift Regional Manager Anthony Wechuli, conducted a crackdown and arrested five dealers.
  • Banned products, including Tullomite and Gladiator 4TC, were being openly sold in hardware and building supplies outlets, not licensed agrovet shops.

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