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Purchasing and using restricted and commercial pesticides

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In Canada, any pesticide must be approved for use by the federal government. Pesticides are classified for use as restricted, commercial or domestic. To determine if a pesticide is registered for... More ≫

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In Canada, any pesticide must be approved for use by the federal government. Pesticides are classified for use as restricted, commercial or domestic. To determine if a pesticide is registered for use in Canada, look for the pest control products act registration number on the label. If there is no PCPA number on the label, then the product must not be used.

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Wholesale/retail vendor requirements : domestic pesticides

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

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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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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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Beneficial management practices : environmental manual for Alberta farmsteads [2018 edition]

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Provides beneficial management practices that deal with environmental risks on rural farmsteads. These practices are meant to help maintain or improve a farm’s soil, water, air and wildlife... More ≫

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Provides beneficial management practices that deal with environmental risks on rural farmsteads. These practices are meant to help maintain or improve a farm’s soil, water, air and wildlife habitat resources, and therefore contribute to the farmstead’s overall sustainability and to the economic and environmental health of the farm family, as well as the surrounding landscape and community.

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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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Overview of 2013 pesticide sales in Alberta

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

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Pesticide service registration

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This fact sheet summarizes information about pesticide service registration.

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Pesticide use in or near water

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Regulations of pesticide use in or near water helps to protect the water, wildlife and surrounding riparian vegetation from pesticide exposure and contamination while allowing the control of pests... More ≫

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Regulations of pesticide use in or near water helps to protect the water, wildlife and surrounding riparian vegetation from pesticide exposure and contamination while allowing the control of pests that impact the waterbody and riparian areas.

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Forest pest management product development guidelines

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The purpose of this directive is to provide information about the application and approval for companies, researchers and/or individuals with new products, mechanisms, and processes for the... More ≫

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The purpose of this directive is to provide information about the application and approval for companies, researchers and/or individuals with new products, mechanisms, and processes for the purposes of forest pest management on public land that is managed by Environment and Sustainable Resource Development.

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