Ajman pest control firms fined for using hazardous materials

AJMAN — Ajman Municipality has fined a number of pest control companies for using pesticide materials that are considered hazardous for public health.

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Afkar Ali Ahmed

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Published: Thu 8 Feb 2007, 9:47 AM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 2:27 AM

The municipality has also initiated a crackdown on pest control companies operating in the emirate without obtaining the required licence.

Salim Al Mamri, Head of the Health Section at Ajman Municipality, said that during an inspection campaign, some companies were found guilty of using pesticides that can cause cancer and other diseases.

Al Mamri said the municipality had now made it mandatory for all commercial and industrial companies based in the emirate to hire pest control companies only after the municipality’s approval. This, he said, was being done to ensure public health and safety.

The pest control companies have also been asked to hire professional and experienced technicians. They are also expected to have their offices and warehouses away from the city.

Al Mamri also pointed out that the municipality would further intensify its health inspection campaign to ensure healthy and clean environment in the emirate.


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