Inspection of Pesticide Residue Levels at 26 Golf Courses in Jeonbuk Province

The Jeonbuk Provincial Institute of Health and Environment will conduct pesticide residue tests at 26 golf courses in the province starting this month, in cooperation with city and county authorities. Photo by Jeonbuk Provincial Institute of Health and Environment

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Kim Tae-in] The Jeonbuk Provincial Institute of Health and Environment (Director Yoo Taek-su) announced on the 11th that starting this month, it will conduct pesticide residue inspections at 26 golf courses in the province in cooperation with city and county governments.

The pesticide residue inspection at golf courses is conducted to verify compliance with pesticide usage standards. It tests a total of 28 pesticides, including 3 highly toxic pesticides, 7 pesticides prohibited for use on turf, and 18 general pesticides. If highly toxic pesticides are detected, a fine of up to 10 million KRW will be imposed.

In last year's pesticide residue inspection at golf courses in the province, a total of 7 pesticides were detected, including 6 fungicides and 1 insecticide, but all were pesticides permitted for use on turf. No highly toxic or turf-prohibited pesticides were detected, indicating that golf courses in the province are properly adhering to safe pesticide usage standards.

Director Yoo Taek-su of the Institute of Health and Environment said, “Through pesticide residue inspections at golf courses, we will encourage proper pesticide use and minimize usage to contribute to creating safe golf courses free from pesticide hazards. We will do our best to help maintain the leisure activities and health of the residents.”

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