Schedule “D” – Infestation Options
Eliminate Infestation Clause from Pesticide By-law
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Advantages |
Disadvantages |
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Less pesticide use in the
environment §
Consistent approach that
pesticides are not permitted in §
Easier to enforce (no
application required) |
§ Some lawns will be negatively affected § Steeper learning curve for residents to begin using cultural practices, plus controlling infestations of chinch bugs and grubs §
The rigorous restrictions
under the by-law combined with new and more complicated natural lawn care
practices may result in non-compliance |
Maintain Infestation
clause in the by-law for 1 year only
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Advantages |
Disadvantages |
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Provides time for residents
to adapt to by-law and learn new techniques. (Residents asked about being
able to use pesticides for infestations in the focus groups). §
Avoids major impacts to lawns §
Provides time for new
products and services to become
available §
Town can get feedback on the
issues around allowing or phasing out pesticide application in 2008 |
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By-law requirements may be confusing if they change at a later
date §
More pesticides in the
environment §
Reinforces use of pesticides
to solve a pest problem rather than preventative actions |