The Act provides for the integrated pest management in Bhutan, restricting the usage of pesticides as second-line measures against pests and diseases. The definition of pesticide applies to any substance or mix which can prevent, destroy or limit any pest, including defoliant, growth-regulating agents, and post-harvest treatments. The Act ratifies the institution of a Pesticides Board, which shall seat experts in the field of Environment, Forestry, Plant pathology and Entomology, Health, Plant Q