Pesticide/herbicide ban in Ontario

The Ontario Government has put forward legislation to ban pesticides and herbicides. They want to make it illegal to use these chemicals at all, even homeowners on their own property. This would include all forms of Weed and Feed products, Killex etc. here are some excerpt from the news:

John Gerretsen, Ontario's environment minister, said Tuesday morning the province is banning the sale and cosmetic use of pesticides -- a chemical used to control weeds. The ban is expected to take effect next spring. ie spring 2009

Ontario farmers are exempt from the new legislation. Pesticides can also be used to combat mosquitoes, which can carry diseases like the West Nile Virus. Golf courses are still able to use pesticides but certain conditions must be met to ensure a minimal impact on the environment.

Studies on pesticides have found that people -- especially children and pregnant women -- who are exposed to the chemicals over a period of time are in danger of suffering from birth defects and learning disabilities.

According to the David Suzuki Foundation, only 4 million of Ontario's 12 million residents are currently protected by municipal pesticide bans. The organization supports the ban, calling it a huge step toward protecting Ontarians from dangerous chemicals.

So.... the newspaper approach is sounding better and better!

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