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Pests and Pesticides

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Proposed Provincial Ban on Non-essential Pesticides – Discussion Paper for Consultation, ‘Limiting our Risk’

Nova Scotians are invited to comment on a discussion paper, ‘Limiting our Risk – a discussion paper about a proposed provincial ban on non-essential lawn care pesticides’.

Limiting our risk – a discussion paper about a proposed provincial ban on non-essential lawn care pesticidesPDF Download Link (PDF:46k).

The Nova Scotia government is committed to fostering a healthier, more sustainable environment. Therefore, we are looking for ways to reduce the use of pesticides. The government is proposing a ban on non-essential pesticides used only in lawn and turf maintenance.

We welcome your comments on the topics and issues raised in this discussion paper. It is meant to encourage public input and debate on the government’s proposed approach.

Comment

The public consultation period is now over.