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A cautionary tale from north of the border   17 Dec, 2009

If the U.S. turfcare industry is to avoid Canadian-style pesticide bans, it better start getting its act togetherMore>>

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Environmental Factor seeks Canadian approval for natural herbicide product   5 Aug, 2009

Because the fertilizer contains an a.i. that may control weeds, it's under review by Health Canada's PMRA as a bio-herbicide or weed inhibitor.More>>

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BBB awards Bird-X A+ rating   2 Jun, 2009

We are extremely proud of this rating from the Better Business Bureau, said Dennis Tilles, president of Bird-X, Inc.More>>

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Safari Insecticide receives registration for EAB control   1 Jun, 2009

Valent Professional Products' Safari Insecticide has received a Section 3 registration from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for control of the emerald ash borer.More>>

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Bayer ES offers schools special rate on TopChoice   1 Jun, 2009

For the 2009 school year, Bayer Environmental Science will again extend the TopChoice insecticide Protect Against Fire Ants school program.More>>

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Industry spokesman blasts Ontario pesticide ban   6 Mar, 2009

Injunction threatened against the Cosmetic Pesticide Ban Act, 2008 if the government goes through with the ban.More>>

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NJ township moves away from pesticides in parks, sports fields   26 Jan, 2009

In February, Bernards Township plans to place its first ladybug sign advertising municipal property as pesticide-free.More>>

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New Zealand bans endosulfan insecticide   16 Dec, 2008

Endosulfan, already banned in 55 countries including all the European Union countries, is an insecticide used on a wide range of fruit and vegetables and also on sports turf in New Zealand.More>>

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Comments sought for Ontario pesticide ban   10 Nov, 2008

If the measure passes, Ontario will join Quebec in instituting province-wide bans. Several other Canadian provinces are being pressured by activist groups to implement similar bans on the cosmetic use of pesticides on lawns.More>>

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CropLife Canada says pesticides get rigorous testing   7 Nov, 2008

Health and safety are key commitments for our industry, Peter MacLeod, vice-president of chemistry with CropLife Canada, said.More>>