Dr Phillippa Pearson, Head of Water Services Science at Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, emphasizes the importance of responsible pesticide use. She notes that pesticides can be a convenient pest control method, but warns against improper storage, use, and disposal. Such practices pose risks to human health, water quality, and wildlife.Dr Phillippa Pearson, Head of Water Services Science at Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water, emphasizes the importance of responsible pesticide use. She notes that pesticides can be a convenient pest control method, but warns against improper storage, use, and disposal. Such practices pose risks to human health, water quality, and wildlife.
Dr Phillippa Pearson, Head of Water Services Science at Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water said: “We know that pesticides can form an everyday product for many people, providing an easy method for pest control. However, it’s really important that more people know that if stored, used or disposed of incorrectly, they can be harmful to people, water and wildlife.
