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The Region of Waterloo Pesticide By-Law
Some facts of the by-law:
~Prohibits the use of pseticides throughout July & August.
~Requires 24 hour notification with a lawn sign before pesticides are applied.
~Can be enforced by Regional Law Enforcement and Police.
Bill 64, Cosmetic Pesticides Ban Act, 2008
Due to the passing of Bill 64, which does NOT allow any pesticide use unless there is an infestation, TNT Property Maintenance will only be offering our Organic Program of Fertilizers & Weed Inhibitors.
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For more information:
Pesticides By-Law
Please visit our page on Organic Lawn Care
Minimize the Risk of West Nile
Your chance of being bitten by a mosquito capable of spreading West Nile virus is small. However, if there are reports of infected mosquitoes, infected horses or dead birds in your area, you should take immediate action to minimize your risk of mosquito bites.
- Limit the time you spend outdoors at dawn and dusk, when mosquitoes are most active.
- Wear light-colored long-sleeved shirts, long pants, and a hat when outdoors.
- Use insect repellents. Read and follow the manufacturers’ directions for safe use.
- Make sure that door and window screens fit tightly and have no holes.
You can also take steps to reduce mosquito populations around your home and property. Mosquitoes need standing pools of water to breed, so remove standing water from such items as pool covers, saucers under flower pots, pet bowls, and wading pools. Empty and clean bird baths twice a week. Also, clean eaves troughs regularly to prevent clogs that can trap water.
Report Dead birds
To help monitor the spread of West Nile virus, report dead birds to Region of Waterloo Public Health at (519) 883-2086.
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