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Farmers are being urged to check sheds and chemical stores for DDT or other banned pesticides, and take advantage of a free collection and disposal service.
Funding for the disposal of persistent organic pesticides (POPs) is coming to an end but the company responsible for the service, 3R Group Ltd, believes there is still more out there.
3R’s ChemCollect manager Jason Richards says if farmers think they might have DDT, or anything similar in their sheds, they should book a collection before the end of October as it could be their last chance to dispose of the pesticides for free.
“If left unresolved, the potential for harm is high, particularly as much of the original packaging is now deteriorating,” Mr Richards says.
POPs were used in many insecticide and sheep dip products sold in New Zealand, from the 1940s to the 1970s.
They have been linked to cardiovascular disease, cancer, obesity and diabetes.
More information on POPs and how to register for free collection can be found at thegreatDDTmuster.co.nz or by calling 0508 243 642.
