Important Things To Know About Tree Pesticides In Ontario

TORONTO - Sept. 20, 2021 - PRLog -- In 2009, the government of Ontario put a ban on using certain pesticides when used for cosmetic reasons. Because of this, most people are under the impression that things like pests, infection, or infestations can't be treated using any pesticides. Some common issues people want to treat are emerald ash borer and the pear trellis rust. Luckily, this complete ban on pesticides is not actually true. The Pesticide Act and Regulations allows a few exceptions that will allow the use of specific pesticides. Farms and gold courses are exempt from this rule. When you get an arborist to help you with a pest problem, they can use registered pesticides on your trees if its life or its overall health is being threatened. The pesticide Act and Regulations states that lower or non-toxic pesticides are allowed to be used cosmetically by professional arborists. Otherwise known as class 11 pesticides. These can include pesticides like copper spray, landscape oil, and insecticide soap.

If this has left you wondering what you can do about the pests in your tree, we are here to tell you everything you should know.

Professional arborists are allowed to use certain pesticide treatments if the life of a tree is being threatened by a pest of some kind. This could include threats like the emerald ash borer, pear trellis rust, or magnolia scale. If an arborist is going to use a pesticide, they need to use it according to whatever is on the label and it must be registered in Canada.

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There are a lot of regulation surrounding the use of pesticides. Only professional arborists are allowed to apply pesticides to residential trees, and even then, they might not be able to administer it due to laws. If you require any tree care in Toronto, give us a call today! You can continue to learn more on our website as well!

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