The Town of Newmarket, Ontario has passed a bylaw prohibiting the use of cosmetic pesticides.
York region – Newmarket’s pesticide free bylaw in effect
The bylaw includes all applications of cosmetic pesticides on residential, commercial and industrial lands.
There are exceptions for infestation, noxious weeds, agricultural process and an integrated pest management process for golf courses and lawn bowling facilities, where property owners are encouraged to minimize the use of pesticides, Mr. Sponga said.
It’s a big step when municipalities push way ahead of the curve from Provincial and Federal authorities, and there will be some serious education of staff and residents to ensure this is applied (or not!) appropriately.
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