Definitions
Definition of a NATURAL pest control product ―
A NATURAL pest control product has an active ingredient that is a biochemical or some other NATURALLY-OCCURRING SUBSTANCE, as opposed to a synthetic pest control product, in which the active ingredient has been manufactured.
Definition of an ORGANIC pest control product ―
A pest control which is defined as ORGANIC must have the active ingredient that is derived from the REMAINS OF ANIMALS, BIRDS, HUMANS, MARINE CREATURES, OR PLANTS.
It must not be assumed that NATURAL or ORGANIC pest control products are safer or more environmentally-friendly.
Fiesta Herbicide
Fiesta is a so-called Green Alternative Pesticide that somehow replaces three-way phenoxy turf herbicides, such as Killex, which contains the active ingredient 2,4-D.
Fiesta contains 4.43 per cent iron ( Fe ) present as FeHEDTA, a chelated iron.
It is NOT a NATURAL or an ORGANIC product .
Lawn care companies that have employed these inaccurate terms in their advertising campaigns have been instructed by Health Canada to DESIST.
Moreover, problems with supply and cost have forced lawn care companies to UNWISELY SELECT THE LOWEST RECOMMENDED RATE OF APPLICATION, WHICH IS LESS EFFECTIVE.
Unfortunately, adequate broad-leaved weed control with Fiesta Herbicide is only achieved with an EXORBITANT 6 TO 8 REPEAT APPLICATIONS PER SEASON, or more, well beyond the label recommendation of 4 APPLICATIONS.
Some companies have even resorted to the use of FERTILIZER-GRADE sources of iron, which is ILLEGAL under Federal Law.
And of course, companies who advertise Fiesta as a NATURAL or ORGANIC product are also VIOLATING Federal Law.
Nutri-Lawn
Franchise
Illegal Advertising
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Say “No” To Weeds This Summer
Nutri-Lawn Ottawa Web-Site
Retrieved July 2012
Weeds are the bane of every homeowner’s existence. While chemicals may seem like the ideal solution, they can leach into vegetable and flower gardens, runoff and trickle into groundwater supplies, and let’s not forget they’re now illegal in Ontario. Nutri-Lawn Ottawa Sprinkler Systems believes that there are better ways to deal with weeds than to suffocate them with toxic chemicals. What’s more, in most cases these new methods are more effective and less expensive than chemical treatments. Turn your lawn into a weed-free sanctuary with these lawn care strategies from Nutri-Lawn’s Ottawa sprinkler experts.
Use ORGANIC Herbicides for NATURAL Weed Control
Despite the Ontario pesticide ban, the lawn care technicians at Nutri-Lawn Ottawa Sprinkler Systems can still provide you with environmentally friendly treatments to protect your lawn from weedy residents.
On such treatment is our FIESTA Weed Control, an ORGANIC herbicide that is child and pet friendly.
Observation
Observers are suggesting that Nutri-Lawn reconsider its advertising program.
Clearly, advertising Fiesta as a NATURAL or ORGANIC product is VIOLATING Federal Law.
If Nutri-Lawn can’t be a good example, then it will just have to serve as a horrible warning.
Complaint Channels ― Health Canada
Official COMPLAINTS Should Only Be The Last Resort
Linda McIntosh
Regional Manager
Pesticide Compliance Program
/ Programme de la Conformité des Pesticides
Health Canada / Santé Canada
Tel : 519 826 2895
Fax : 519 826 2129
Email : linda.mcintosh@hc-sc.gc.ca
Government Definition of Organic and Natural
The Government of Canada has defined and interpreted the terms NATURAL or ORGANIC.
For example, there is information contained in the Fertilizers Act and Regulations that is applicable to fertilizers containing ORGANIC or NATURAL materials.
This information may be used as guidelines for pest control products.
Organic
The government defines ORGANIC MATTER as the PARTIALLY HUMIFIED REMAINS OF ANIMALS AND PLANTS.
For this reason, only products that are solely derived from organic matter may be identified or described as ORGANIC.
If the product contains at least 15 per cent organic matter however, it may be described as ORGANIC-BASED.
Natural
The same rationale described for ORGANIC applies to the term NATURAL.
Materials that are directly MINED FROM MINERAL DEPOSITS, and only subjected to physical processes such as crushing and drying, may be described as DERIVED FROM NATURALLY OCCURRING SOURCES/DEPOSITS.
December 15th, 2009
Canada Food Inspection Agency ( C.F.I.A. )
Selected and Adapted Excerpts
History of Violations
by Nutri-Lawn – 2010
Violation
Weed control is Back Ontario !
May 19th, 2010
Nutri-Lawn
Media Release
Nutri-Lawn, North America’s leader in ecology friendly lawn care is very excited to offer its customers the best NATURAL Weed Control product to hit the market since the Ontario wide ban of pesticides, one year ago.
Fiesta Lawn Weed Killer received federal regulatory approval by the PMRA and is now registered and available for use in Ontario to control broadleaf weeds in turf. Nutri-Lawn is proud to be one of the first companies to have tested the product and now have this service into production throughout Ontario with plans for other markets this summer.
Fiesta is a NATURAL alternative to the traditional three-way chemical herbicides such as Killex that have been banned in the province of Ontario.
Its timely introduction comes in a season where Dandelions rule the landscape and homeowners are fed up with the lack of solutions.
About Nutri-Lawn
Nutri-Lawn has continued to expand in Canada and the United States due to the success of its ECOLOGY Friendly approach. They have built a reputation on quality customer service and the majority of their customers are repeat and referred clients.
Violation
Fiesta Weed Control
Nutri-Lawn Web-Site
Retrieved June 10th, 2010
Ecology-Friendly Lawn Care
The New Revolutionary, Effective, All NATURAL Guaranteed Weed Control !
Kills weeds, not your lawn !
See the results in less than 48 hours. Learn more about Fiesta.
Nurturing Communities
At Nutri-Lawn, we say « We Nourish Lawns and Lives ». That is why we have created our most meaningful program. Find out more.
At Nutri-Lawn, we believe in simple things. Like delivering what we promise. To us that means a commitment to service and communication.
Our legacy and reputation is built upon the fact that we have always been the innovator in our category.
And, today, Nutri-Lawn leads the industry with our ORGANICS Plus and Traditional lawn solutions.
Violation
Nutri-Lawn Introduces Natural Weed Control,
One Year after Ontario Pesticide Ban
May 20th, 2010
Media Release
Nutri-Lawn introduces Fiesta, a new NATURAL Weed Control.
Nutri-Lawn, North America’s leader in ECOLOGY friendly lawn care, is very excited to offer its customers the best NATURAL Weed Control product to hit the market since the Ontario wide ban of pesticides, one year ago.
Fiesta Lawn Weed Killer ( Reg. No. 29535 P.C.P. Act ) received federal regulatory approval by the PMRA and is now registered and available for use in lawns, parks, cemeteries, golf courses and athletic fields to selectively control broadleaf weeds in turf.
Nutri-Lawn is proud to be one of the first companies to have tested the product and now have this service into production throughout Ontario with plans for other markets this summer.
This new product was developed by Neudorff North America.
Fiesta is a natural alternative to the traditional three-way chemical herbicides, such as Killex, that have been banned in the provinces of Ontario and Quebec and many municipalities across Canada. Its timely introduction comes in a season where Dandelions rule the landscape and homeowners are fed up.
The active ingredient of Fiesta is Iron in the form of FeHEDTA.
Fiesta iron is chelated with hydroxyethylenediaminetriaceticacid ( HEDTA ) to form FeHEDTA. Fiesta contains 4.43% Iron in the form of FeHEDTA.
For the original copy of this Force Of Nature Report, go to the following link …
NORAHG has archived more information on The Pesticide Truths Web-Site …
THE PESTICIDE TRUTHS WEB-SITE
INDUSTRY – PROFESSIONAL LAWN CARE INDUSTRY – CRITICAL ISSUES ( Web-Page )
VIOLATING FEDERAL LAW – LYING AND CHEATING WITH PEST CONTROL PRODUCTS ( Web-Page )
VIOLATING PROHIBITION – BLITZKRIEGS AND TERRORISM BY ANTI-PESTICIDE NAZIS
GREEN ALTERNATIVES … BOGUS & DISMAL FAILURES ( Web-Page )
GREEN ALTERNATIVE – CORN GLUTEN MEAL HERBICIDE … DISMAL FAILURE ! ( Web-Page )
GREEN ALTERNATIVE – FIESTA HERBICIDE ( FeHEDTA ) … DISMAL FAILURE ! ( Web-Page )
GREEN ALTERNATIVE – FIESTA HERBICIDE ( FeHEDTA ) – THE PESTICIDE TRUTHS REPORTS ( Web-Page )
GREEN ALTERNATIVE – MANUAL WEED PICKING NIGGAR WORK ( Web-Page )
GREEN ALTERNATIVE – NEEM OIL … VIOLATING FEDERAL LAW ( Web-Page )
GREEN ALTERNATIVE – PHOMA MACROSTOMA HERBICIDE … FALSE EXPECTATIONS ( Web-Page )
GREEN ALTERNATIVE – WEED-BURNING FLAME-THROWERS … JUST LIKE NAPALM ! ( Web-Page )
PESTICIDE BANS ARE A FARCE ( Report )
THE COMPLETE LIBRARY OF REPORTS & REFERENCES