Analysis of alpha‐cypermethrin pesticide residues along the value chain of tomato from Laikipia County, Kenya
Despite tested pesticide levels in tomatoes being within legal limits, their frequent detection is concerning due to tomatoes being eaten raw. This indicates a potential health risk and highlights the need for farmer training on the banned pesticide cypermethrin and expanded future research. © 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.
Authors
- Esther Omosa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7491-2342)
- Joshua Orungo Onono (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4245-1232)
- Eric Maurice Fèvre (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8931-4986)
- James Adero Obar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4775-8815)
- Emmah Kwoba (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7839-5845)
- Wellington N. Ekaya
Institutions
- University of Nairobi (KE)
- University of Liverpool (GB)
- Egerton University (KE)
- Kenya Medical Research Institute (KE)
- LVCT Health (KE)
- International Livestock Research Institute (KE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pest Management Science
- Published
- 2025-09-24
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.70215
- Primary Topic
- Pesticide Residue Analysis and Safety
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00