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2,4-D , Glyphosate – These ingredients are known to pose health risks for people (especially the young) and animals.
Banned pesticides (cosmetic use)
By law, you can’t use certain pesticides called Class 9 pesticides to kill weeds and insects on:
- lawns
- vegetable and ornamental gardens
- patios
- driveways
- parks
- schoolyards
Class 9 pesticides
Class 9 pesticide ingredients include:
- 2,4-D
- Diazinon
- glyphosate
These ingredients are known to pose health risks for people (especially the young) and animals.
Full list of Class 9 pesticides
Source law
- Pesticides Act
- Ontario Regulation 63/09 as amended
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