Legislation

I am sorry that many links on this page and pages linked to it (mostly government of Canada and Saskatchewan) no longer work. Don't blame me, blame our governments which seem to be intent in making relevant information harder and harder to locate. I have left the links here because I am still inquiring about the new link locations and will update them as I find them.

Canada

Saskatchewan

Government of Saskatchewan Legislation related to Pesticides and Guide to Crop Protection

Pest Control Products (Saskatchewan) Act and Regulations

Pest Control Act and Regulations

Applicator, Vendor and Service Licenses
Until pesticides were brought to the table at the Strategy for a Green and Prosperous Economy, none of the classes for these licenses included any information on alternative or reduced use pesticide.

We were told at the meeting that a section on Integrated Pest Management (IPM) would be developed and included in the SIAST classes.

Saskatchewan Pesticide Use presentation by Cameron Wilks of Sask Agriculture and Foods to the Strategy for a Green and Prosperous Economy www.se.gov.sk.ca/Green/PDF/Human%20-%20Pesticide.pdf
When reading, you will realize that there is absolutely no mandatory training for anyone selling domestic pesticides.

SAF Handling Chemical Complaints
www.agr.gov.sk.ca/docs/crops/integrated_pest_management/general/
pesticidecomplaints.asp?firstPick=&secondpick=Integrated%20Pest%20
Management&thirdpick=General
SAF only deals with damage to crops from herbicides. it is suggested that people handle their own problems. Damage to human or animal health or environment from any pesticide product is not dealt with in this document. All health matters are referred to the PMRA.

Pesticide Container Disposal
Phone Saskatchewan Agriculture and Foods for details.
There has been a Saskatchewan program for commercial pesticides container disposal for a while, and a short-term program for return of obsolete commercial pesticides.

scroll to " Obsolete Pesticide Collection Campaign"

To date, there is no program for "safe" disposal or return of domestic pesticide containers or obsolete domestic pesticides, in spite of CropLife Canada saying in their annual reports that container disposal programs exist.

Is there a maximum temperature legal limit for spraying a lawn?

Ontario Ministry of Agriculture…states: "Apply sprays when the temperature is below 27degrees C." However, please note that this is a Best Management Practice recommendation only and not legally binding.
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