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Retail vendor requirements : restricted and commercial class pesticides

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This two-page fact sheet describes the authorizations required to sell restricted and commercial-class pesticides in Alberta, as well as the record keeping, storage, and emergency response... More ≫

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This two-page fact sheet describes the authorizations required to sell restricted and commercial-class pesticides in Alberta, as well as the record keeping, storage, and emergency response requirements vendors must meet. It also sets out the restrictions as to whom a vendor may sell restricted and commercial pesticides.

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Weed management on industrial sites

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The presence of weeds on industrial sites causes a number of concerns, such as competition with desirable plant species, spread to adjacent land which may be cultivated land, and non-compliance... More ≫

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The presence of weeds on industrial sites causes a number of concerns, such as competition with desirable plant species, spread to adjacent land which may be cultivated land, and non-compliance with the Weed Control Act. This fact sheet summarizes requirements and provides suggestions for effective weed prevention and management on industrial sites along with easy-to-access resources. It provides information on developing a weed control plan; assessing and identifying weeds; cleaning construction equipment; using seeds free of weeds; options for weed control; and selecting herbicides and soil amendments used for reclamation appropriate for future land use.

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Overview of 2018 pesticide sales in Alberta

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The overview of pesticide sales data for Alberta provides Alberta Environment and Parks and other agencies with the background data to enable comparisons to other regions, and to assist in... More ≫

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The overview of pesticide sales data for Alberta provides Alberta Environment and Parks and other agencies with the background data to enable comparisons to other regions, and to assist in ensuring that Alberta has the appropriate regulatory framework in place for pesticides. The data is also used in identifying monitoring priorities for ongoing and upcoming monitoring programs.

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Notice to counties and municipalities selling strychnine

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Notification that Alberta Environment and Parks will be taking steps to amend vendor registrations for counties and municipalities selling strychnine, as a result of a Health Canada decision... More ≫

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Notification that Alberta Environment and Parks will be taking steps to amend vendor registrations for counties and municipalities selling strychnine, as a result of a Health Canada decision regarding strychnine and its associated end-use products.

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Registered pesticide product listing : 2019 edition

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This resource has been developed to assist vendors in determining the federal classification and provincial schedule of all registered pesticides, and also includes information on who can purchase... More ≫

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This resource has been developed to assist vendors in determining the federal classification and provincial schedule of all registered pesticides, and also includes information on who can purchase and use pesticides in Alberta.

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Updates to pesticide regulations

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These notices summarize changes to the Pesticide (Ministerial) Regulation and the Pesticide Sales, Handling, Use and Application Regulation in June 2018.

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Wholesale pesticide vendor requirements : restricted and commercial pesticides [2018]

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Pesticide vendors selling federal classes of Restricted, Commercial or Domestic class pesticides (Schedule 1 and 2) at wholesale to another wholesale vendor or to a retail vendor must hold a... More ≫

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Pesticide vendors selling federal classes of Restricted, Commercial or Domestic class pesticides (Schedule 1 and 2) at wholesale to another wholesale vendor or to a retail vendor must hold a Wholesale Vendor Registration.

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Wholesale/retail vendor requirements : domestic pesticides

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This fact sheet summarizes the regulatory requirements for wholesale and retail sale of pesticides that are primarily for lawn and garden use.

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Retail vendor requirements (restricted and commercial class pesticides)

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Any operation that sells federally classed "Restricted" or "Commercial" (Schedule 1 and 2) class pesticides at retail in Alberta is required to hold the following at each outlet location: -... More ≫

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Any operation that sells federally classed "Restricted" or "Commercial" (Schedule 1 and 2) class pesticides at retail in Alberta is required to hold the following at each outlet location: - Pesticide Retail Vendor Registration OR - valid Agrichemical Warehouse Standards Association (AWSA) Certificate of Compliance . AND - employ at least one Commercial Pesticide Dispenser Certificate holder (or certified Pesticide Applicator) ; - ensure a dispenser or dispenser assistant is working at the outlet at all times that the outlet is open for business. When a dispenser is temporarily away from the outlet, a dispenser assistant can authorize the sale of pesticides.

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Alberta River Water Quality Pesticide Index (years)

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The Alberta River Water Quality Index was developed as a way to summarize physical, chemical and biological data into a simple descriptor of water quality. The index is based on values annually... More ≫

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The Alberta River Water Quality Index was developed as a way to summarize physical, chemical and biological data into a simple descriptor of water quality. The index is based on values annually for four variable groups: metals, nutrients, bacteria, and pesticides. This record includes the pesticides index in map format for all major river systems in the province.

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