In Quebec, the Pesticides Management Code bans several active ingredients on lawns, and companies applying pesticides for pay need a permit, with certified technicians. Montreal goes further: its bylaw bans most synthetic pesticides within the city. Companies therefore rely mostly on fertilizer, aeration, overseeding and low-impact products.
Two levels of rules
- Quebec regulates sale and use, bans certain ingredients on lawns and requires permits and certification for applicators.
- Municipalities can add restrictions. Montreal’s bylaw is among the strictest in Canada, and several nearby cities have their own rules.
What it means for you
- Check your city’s rules before any treatment
- Ask for the company’s permit and technicians’ certification
- Ask for the list of products used at each visit
- Expect a notice or sign before certain treatments
Alternatives that work
A dense, high-mowed, well-fed lawn leaves little room for weeds and resists insects. See weed control without pesticides and nematodes for white grubs.
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General, non-legal information. Rules change: check with Quebec’s Ministry of the Environment and your municipality.