The Board offers various forms of technical assistance to Pyrethrum users. A technical service
unit consisting of a modern insectary and facilities for testing of insecticide formulations is
maintained at Nakuru under the auspices of the technical associate unit, the Pyrethrum Bureau.
The scientific staff of Pyrethrum Bureau offer advice on insecticide formulations, registration
requirements and related issues.
The PBK maintains a World Standard Pyrethrum Extract (W.S.P.E.) that is distributed to customers
and scientific institutions free of charge.