Manitoba Lifts Pesticide Ban
via Government of Manitoba
Manitobans can now apply all pesticide products that are registered with Health Canada, except in sensitive areas.
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PMRA Re-Evaluating Tebuconazole
By WCTA Staff
In late January, the Pest Management Regulatory Agency of Canada announced it is undertaking a re-evaluation of the popular systemic fungicide, tebuconazole.
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
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.
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