The use of chemicals like cyanide in the preparation and sterilization of fishponds nationwide post a threat to both the environment and millions of fish consumers. The promotion of an alternative that is both effective and environment-friendly to harmful chemicals may change all that. Studies by a team for the Southeast Asian Fisheries Development Center (Seafdec) in Tigbauan, Iloilo under Dr. Joebert D. Toledo confirm TDP's efficacy.

Dust used to sterilize fishponds. (2014, January 23). Manila Bulletin, p. B-8.