Limiting our risk

On November 6, 2009, the Union of Nova Scotia Municipalities passed a resolution requesting that the province develop legislation to ban the sale and use of cosmetic pesticides. [...] Because pesticides are designed to What the Nova Scotia government says deter or kill pests, some may pose a risk to humans, animals, and the The proposed Nova Scotia ban takes a environment if they aren’t applied cautious approach to this issue. [...] Quebec • targets pesticides that specifically pose a risk to human health according to the Quebec government, not because they are considered cosmetic pesticides • in 2003, banned the use of most pesticides on lawns of public, semi- public, and municipal properties • in 2004, prohibited the sale of fertilizer-pesticide mixtures and mixed packages such as herbicide and insecticide • in 2006, prohib [...] Permitted pesticides To administer the proposed ban, a list will be developed to determine what products are permitted for use on lawns and turf. [...] Benefits • Taking a cautious but proactive approach to protect the environment and human health by reducing unnecessary exposure to chemicals • Increased opportunity for a consistent approach across the province and Atlantic Canada • Encouraging the development of more environmentally sustainable products by limiting the sale of non-essential and potentially harmful products in retail outlets Disa