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Information: Permitted Pest Control Products
by NYHS-City of Toronto
Pest Controls Products Permitted under the by-law.
The by-law permits use of certain lower risk products to control pests and weeds. These products must be or must contain only the following active ingredients.
· Soap
· Mineral Oil, also called dormant or horticultural oil
· Silicon dioxide, also called diatomaceous earth
· Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis), nematodes and other biological control organisms
· Borax, also called boric acid or boracic acid
· Ferric phosphate
· Acetic acid
· Pyrethrum or pyrethrins
· Fatty acids
· Sulphur or
· Corn gluten meal
These products are in garden centers and stores. Hand weeding, proper watering and seeding help maintain healthy lawns/gardens and reduces the need for chemical products.
City of Toronto
416-338-7600
toronto.ca/pesticides (2010-01-16) |
