Weedkillers and pesticides banned in Ontario 22/4/09

 All weedkillers and pesticides have been banned in Ontario for over two years, the only exceptions are on farms and forests and golf courses, but with conditions.

 Weedkillers are not allowed to be used on lawns, or anywhere in the garden.  

 

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2009/03/04/pesticide-li...

 

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Permalink Reply by pete on July 30, 2011 at 18:18

Some of the comments underneath that piece are hard to read..

 I followed the links on Tanya's Aminopyralid contamination piece the other day and was left thinking the Dow chemical people are a pretty unpleasant lot - but - I also found this bunch of cranks :-)

http://gu.com/p/3vcjv

 

Permalink Reply by John on July 30, 2011 at 19:22

I am really not sure what you are getting at Pete ? 

pete said:

Some of the comments underneath that piece are hard to read..

 I followed the links on Tanya's Aminopyralid contamination piece the other day and was left thinking the Dow chemical people are a pretty unpleasant lot - but - I also found this bunch of cranks :-)

http://gu.com/p/3vcjv

 

Permalink Reply by Brigitt Stevenson on August 2, 2011 at 2:55
Hello John,

Interestingly this is so TRUE here in Ontario, Canada, and a couple other Provinces too...

Is it a good thing, one might ask???

I think yes, when you look at all the CHEMICALS well not us anymore, you and other parts of the world are putting into the Environment, we have to wonder, why in fact our Seasons, Temperatures and Climate has changed...

We are guilty for creating the bad 'Ozone', certain diseases and horrible Air Pollution, from using so many chemicals into the air.

Here in Ontario we use and are NO LONGER ALLOWED to use any chemicals to treat weeds on our lawns---it all must be organic, and there are many on the market..

Isn't this Better for the Environment anyway?
Isn't it better for all the generation of people that will be on the planet after we are gone???

My answers to these questions are'YES' !!!
But have we done to much damage already???

I believe you you up keep your gardens and lawns and use organic methods first to treat the problems, you will have great Success !!!

When you see someone spraying a 'Weed killer' or Pesticide on anything and they are wearing a mask, that must be the first indication that the chemical used is very strong, but what happens with any drifts, even the slightest wind carries that chemical in the air??? So is this safe, is this good for the neighbours, is this good to Breathe???

Preventive measures and good maintenance in any job help and contribute to everything that goes into the Environment !!!

Great Article John, I guess you beat me to posting it, and I am wondering if the UK or any other countries are going to follow Ontario, in the Ban against chemicals???

PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Stuart @ Eco Garden Maintenance on August 2, 2011 at 6:13

If chemicals were banned here i would be happy. I love to see a lawn full of clover, daisy, dandelion flowers etc. Only problem is most of my customers want sterile bowling green type lawns with nil wildlife appeal.


PRO MemberPermalink Reply by Jen@A&J Owenwindows&gardens on August 2, 2011 at 7:19

I'd also like to see us following the example of Ontario.

I think a lot of customers really don't realise the damage done to both themselves, their children and animals and the environment as a whole by using chemicals commonly used in the garden.


Premium SupplierPermalink Reply by Ofer El-hashahar on August 2, 2011 at 13:27

Me too hate this chemical idea, but the true that indoor polution is the biggest problem it is all full of it and you have to take it in.

huge precentage of cancer is actually at people that works indoor all their life.

Guess what indoor plants can filter it. Somehopw many people hate plants indoor as they need to water it.

 

will anyone bann ink, rubber or glue on the carpet/ wall paper? all synthetic.

 


PRO MemberPermalink Reply by David Cox on August 2, 2011 at 16:15

I would not mind a Ban - So long as their was a cost - effective alternative which achieved the same results so if an organic herbicide which has nil residual effects was developed - I would use it. To my knowledge their are non at the moment, or non as effective as the common ones such as Glyph. Remove these and I would not be able to do my job as quickly or as effectively as i currently do. Knock on is, would clients pay more for organic or chemical free lawn / garden treatments? In my area - I think not.

Permalink Reply by Brigitt Stevenson on August 2, 2011 at 19:21

You are right Stuart, customers love their 'bowling green lawns', and it can be done without pesticides, although it will take more time...

Preventitive measures, meaning getting rid either by hand pulling the weeds and making sure you fertilize and keep your grass healthy....it's all in the Maintenance I guess !!!

Stuart @ Eco garden maintenance said:

If chemicals were banned here i would be happy. I love to see a lawn full of clover, daisy, dandelion flowers etc. Only problem is most of my customers want sterile bowling green type lawns with nil wildlife appeal.

Permalink Reply by Brigitt Stevenson on August 2, 2011 at 19:23

I agree Jenny, but many always look to copy what the'Jone's' are doing ...

Jenny@ A & J Owen Gardening said:

I'd also like to see us following the example of Ontario.

I think a lot of customers really don't realise the damage done to both themselves, their children and animals and the environment as a whole by using chemicals commonly used in the garden.

Permalink Reply by Brigitt Stevenson on August 2, 2011 at 19:26

Ofer, both indoor and outdoor pollution has it's negative points, but I think the banning of certain strong chemicals in both areas is essential for all the next generations to live healthy lives, and if we can start with small steps, that could be the beginning...

Ofer El-hashahar said:

Me too hate this chemical idea, but the true that indoor polution is the biggest problem it is all full of it and you have to take it in.

huge precentage of cancer is actually at people that works indoor all their life.

Guess what indoor plants can filter it. Somehopw many people hate plants indoor as they need to water it.

 

will anyone bann ink, rubber or glue on the carpet/ wall paper? all synthetic.

 

Permalink Reply by Brigitt Stevenson on August 2, 2011 at 19:34

It's quite funny David, I have posted many times on my FB page, here and have over the past 5 years when I came to know it accidently, that 'Vinegar', is a natural organic weed killer ( it also kills grass if it is used on it).

 

One month ago the big brand 'SCOTTS', not sure if you have it in the UK, but popular weed n' feed here and in the States was advertising a new, yes 'Organic Product' of theirs which they had on a commercial saying it has natural ingredients ...vinegar and lemon juice to kill off weeds...

So with that being said, I believe these companies will not go out of business, just have a new strategy!!! And the prices will be very comparable...

David Cox said:

I would not mind a Ban - So long as their was a cost - effective alternative which achieved the same results so if an organic herbicide which has nil residual effects was developed - I would use it. To my knowledge their are non at the moment, or non as effective as the common ones such as Glyph. Remove these and I would not be able to do my job as quickly or as effectively as i currently do. Knock on is, would clients pay more for organic or chemical free lawn / garden treatments? In my area - I think not.

Permalink Reply by John on August 2, 2011 at 20:19

I am wondering if we will ever look back on these spraying times and cringe. It might be a similar reaction as the one gained from the old hospital fims, showing patients sitting up in bed smoking.

 

We are determined to pump as many chemicals into the soil as possible, and yet no-one fully undersatnds the long term impact of this action.

Cancers are linked to many of these weedkillers and pesticides, plus many other serious conditions, and run off into the water courses from over feeding adds nitrates to our water supply.

 

Weeds have not always been public enemy no1, and compared to some of the negative side effects of weedkillers and pesticides, they start to look quite attractive.

 

Here is an interesting list of side effects from the University of Florida

   http://www.chem-tox.com/pesticides/

 

 

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