Pest Control Chemicals

Abstract

AT a recent meeting of interested firms, the Pest Control Chemicals Export Group was formally inaugurated, with headquarters at 166 Piccadilly, London, W.I. The Group has now received the recognition of the Export Council of the Board of Trade. The broad object of the Group is to promote the export trade in such chemicals. Any British persons, firms or bodies corporate actively engaged in the manufacture and export . of pest control chemical products, such as (a) disinfectants, (b) sheep and cattle dips, (c) agricultural insecticides and fungicides and (d) animal medicines and allied products are eligible for membership of the Group. The main Group comprises four autonomous sub-groups to deal with the problems arising from each of these sections of the industry. Thirty-six firms have already signified their intention of joining the Group. The first problems of the Group will be in connexion with materials in short supply.