Are there alternatives to traditional pesticides that Heath Canada has approved?
Health Canada encourages the development and use of sustainable pest management strategies and has processes in place to allow easier access to newer and safer pesticides. A traditional or alternative pesticide can only be registered or remain registered for use in Canada if any associated risks to health or the environment have been determined to be acceptable. Risks are acceptable if, on the basis of extensive scientific data, it has been determined that there is reasonable certainty that no harm to human health, future generations or the environment will result when the pesticide is used as directed. Health Canada is helping to facilitate access to pesticides that act more mildly than some traditional pesticides. For example, pheromones, semiochemicals, biochemical and non-conventional products, such as mineral oils, are subject to an assessment process that can accelerate registration if Health Canada finds that the risks and effects to human health and the environment are acceptab
