- On December 16, 2009, the sale and use of more than 240
over-the-counter lawn care pesticide products were banned in the province
of New Brunswick. The use of lawn care products for domestic lawns containing
2,4-D was also banned.
The product ban targeted lawn care pesticide products on the retail
market most likely to be overused and misused. This includes combination
fertilizer/pesticide products, granular spreadable weed killers, hose-end
products, and lawn care pesticides that require measuring, mixing
or dilution by the homeowner.
Products containing 2,4-D for use on domestic lawns were banned but
can continue to be used for maintaining golf courses as long as they
are applied within Integrated Pest Management (IPM) provisions.
- Integrated Pest Management
(IPM) accreditation is mandatory for those carrying out lawn care services
involving commercial grade pesticides.
The requirements for IPM accreditation, which include training and
certification, is included in all operating permits for professionals
and companies, including businesses such as golf courses.
- The 1974 Pesticides Control Act will be reviewed
with a goal of further reducing the unnecessary use of pesticides in
the province.
