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Nagpur: Pesticide poisoning cases are once again showing up in the region. As the spraying season begins, five cases of poisoning have been reported from Yavatmal and Akola at the respective government medical colleges. Ramesh Bhoyar, a 35-year-old resident of Asoli village, was admitted with pesticide poisoning.He reported of having sprayed a mixture of pesticide brands — Confider and Monocil — for five hours a day before he was admitted. State government too has geared up its machinery to prevent the casualties.Last week, Government Medical College and Hospital at Yavatmal reported one case of accidental inhalation. Pesticide companies pumped in safety kits running into thousands to be used by farm workers..