Rodenticide Rules Change in BC
Via BC Ministry of Environment
To reduce the risk of wildlife poisoning, new requirements for the sale and use of second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides are in effect on January 21, 2023.
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Reminder - BC Pesticide Use Summary Reports Due Jan 31
Recording and reporting information, along with forms can be found on the following BC government web page:
Read more: Reminder - BC Pesticide Use Summary Reports Due Jan 31
Edmonton City Council Considers Cosmetic Pesticide Ban
The City of Edmonton manages pests such as weeds, tree pests, plant diseases, stinging/biting insects, rodents, and water-borne diseases using a variety of programs. It implemented a restriction on herbicide use on June 23, 2015, with exemptions. Only when necessary is herbicide applied to control noxious weeds, and weeds that would impact safety and enjoyment of our green spaces.
Read more: Edmonton City Council Considers Cosmetic Pesticide Ban
Launching the New Science Advisory Committee on Pest Control Products
As reported in March 2022, Health Canada announced their pest management branch, the PMRA, was undergoing a transformation process aimed at strengthening its oversight, its protection of public health and the environment and its transparency to people in Canada.
Read more: Launching the New Science Advisory Committee on Pest Control Products
PMRA / Health Canada Inspections Underway
Posted June 22, 2022
By Jerry Rousseau
WCTA Executive Director
Over the past week, Health Canada’s Pest Management Regulatory Agency (PMRA) has initiated compliance inspections of several golf courses in British Columbia and other provinces.