Sri Lanka, April 2 -- A discussion on "Pest Animals Management" organised by the Committee for the Popularization of Science (CPS) of Sri Lanka Association of the Advancement Science (SLAAS) was held at the SLAAS auditorium on March 25. The session was conducted by Prof. Sarath Kotagama. In this timely discussion Prof. Kotagama addressed the problem of destruction caused by pest animals to agricultural sites, while urging on how research and statistical data could be used to find solutions. He also mentioned the roles that scientists and responsible officials could play to address this problem.

Prof. Sarath Kotagama addressing media representatives and invitees at a briefing conducted by the Committee for the Popularization of Science (...