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On April 1, 2010, the Government of Prince Edward Island changed the way in which lawn-care pesticides are managed. Specifically, they prohibited the sale and use of many domestic pesticides. The new legislation promotes consumer safety by reducing the potential for misuse or overuse of these products.
Banned domestic lawn care pesticides include:
- combination products (e.g., fertilizer–herbicide blends)
- concentrated products that require dilution or mixing before use
- hose-end products
- granular products
- products containing the active ingredient 2,4-D
As part of this initiative, lawn-care pesticides will not be used on crown-owned property, with the exclusion of golf courses. The new legislation does not affect the use of pesticides for agricultural or forestry purposes.
How This Legislation May Affect You or Your Business
Lawn Care Companies
A lawn care company must hold a valid Class E (landscape) Pesticide Application Business License if they wish to apply pesticides. A company holding this license must submit, annually, a detailed record of their pesticide use. Each individual who applies a pesticide for a lawn-care company must hold a valid Class E (landscape) Pesticide Applicator Certificate. Pesticides containing the active ingredient 2,4-D may no longer be used on lawns. The use of pesticides containing 2,4-D will be restricted to application on commercial golf courses. The list of banned commercial products is available here. The broadcast application of any pesticide by a licensed applicator is discouraged.Golf Courses
Golf course staff buying a commercial lawn care pesticide from a licensed pesticide vendor must hold a valid Class E Pesticide Applicator Certificate. Golf courses can continue to purchase and use commercial pesticides containing the active ingredient 2,4-D, under the provisions of an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program.Disposal of Banned Product
Domestic pesticides and pesticide containers are considered to be household hazardous waste by the Island Waste Management Corporation and may be disposed of, free of charge, at any of the Island Waste Management Corporation disposal facilities on Prince Edward Island.
Compliance and Enforcement
