Topic: pesticides
Course offered on pesticide use
The Cayman Islands Department of Agriculture is offering a six-day training course on the safe use and handling of pesticide products.
Seventh chikungunya case in Cayman confirmed
Health officials reported one new case of chikungunya from another resident with a travel history to Jamaica in the latest update on Wednesday.
Business in brief
A round-up of local business news.
Cayman has first suspected case of chikungunya
The first suspected case of chikungunya has been report in Cayman, prompting mosquito control officers to launch ground-fogging treatment patient's home in George Town.
Homegrown helpings: The benefits of local fare
Crowds that descended on the Agriculture Show on Wednesday saw the best of local produce the Cayman Islands has to offer - a useful reminder of the options at our doorstep.
Welsh university developing fungus to combat mosquitoes
A new weapon to battle mosquitoes is taking shape in Welsh laboratories, and while researchers have some distance to go, the fatal fungus will also kill midges, ticks and sandflies.
Leaf blowers must be the perfect gizmo for a lazy man
Leaf Blowers are unnecessary, says Barefoot Man.
Online poll: Most people questioned want herbicide paraquat banned
A large majority of respondents to last week’s caycompass.com online poll want the herbicide paraquat entirely banned in the Cayman Islands and a large percentage of those who would allow its use want to see its sale regulated.
MRCU aircraft facility on track
The Mosquito Research Control Unit's multi-purpose facility is on track and is to be completed sometime before the end of the year.
Labour officers complete industrial hygiene training
Maintaining a high standard of clean and safe work environments for all staff is a high priority for the Ministry responsible for Employment and the Department of Labour and Pensions.
Ten dogs poisoned in three weeks
At least 10 dogs have been fatally poisoned this month, according to vet Brenda Bush.
Become responsible stewards
Writer gives tips on how to compost.
Dogs poisoned over festive season
At least eight dogs were poisoned over the festive season, with paraquat poisoning suspected in all the cases.
Serious threats to Cayman Brac
There are little known threats to Cayman Brac.
How to reduce risk of getting skin cancer
The single most important thing you can do to lower your skin cancer risk is to limit your exposure to strong sunlight.
Cut stress, ‘be a zebra’
Dr. Nancy Eklund had some unusual advice for diners at the Cayman Heart Fund's annual Red Dress Luncheon this year - "Drink that wine, exercise every day, and be a zebra".
Brasserie hosts famed farmer
Farmer Lee Jones was the special guest at the Brasserie Harvest Dinner in February and at the Slow Food gathering at Joel Walton's Plantation House.
