The death of six children from a pesticide galvanised the South African government to declare a national disaster.

IPA(key): /ˈneɪ.lɛd/ naled (uncountable) A particular organophosphate insecticide. From Russian на́ледь (náledʹ). IPA(key): /ˈnɑlɪt/, /ˈnɑlɪd/ naled ...

South Africa has classified a spate of poisonings as a “national disaster”, after at least 23 children have died in recent ...

When the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced at the end of October a $15 million program to expand access to ...

The petition called on the government to immediately ban the toxic agrochemical Terbufos and institute mechanisms for ...

The tragic deaths of six Soweto children from pesticide-contaminated snacks highlight South Africa’s urgent waste-management ...

Thus, it is important to know the type of insects present in the lawn before choosing the right granular insecticide. Physical poisons like pyrethrins work against external parasites like fleas and ...

Study adds to the wide body of science linking pesticide exposure in children to neurobehavioral effects such as ADHD.

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has acknowledged the challenges in addressing ongoing deaths and infections linked to foodborne illnesses.

Health Minister, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has acknowledged the challenges in addressing ongoing deaths and infections linked to foodborne illnesses.