Publication 360, Fruit Production Recommendations: Using Pesticides in Ontario

1. Using Pesticides in Ontario
   • Federal Registration, Regulation of Pesticides in Ontario, Classification of Pesticide
2. Certification and Licensing
   • Growers, Assistants, Commercial Applicators (Exterminators), Assisting Technicians
3. Pesticide Application Information
   • Re-entry intervals, Days to harvest for food crops (preharvest intervals, pregrazing and feeding intervals), Buffer Zones
4. Protect the Environment
   • Protect Water Sources, Prevent Bee Poisoning, Manage Drift
5. Disposing of Pesticides and Empty Pesticide Containers
• Empty Pesticide Containers, Surplus Spray Mix, Surplus Pesticides in Storage
6. Storing Pesticides
7. Pesticide Spills
8. Related Links
   

• Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
• Pesticide Application and Safety
• Pesticide Companies and Agents
• Search the PMRA website
• Ontario Minor Use Program
• OMAFRA Publication 505: Ontario Weeds
• OMAFRA Publication 75: Guide To Weed Control
• Grower Pesticide Safety Course Manual
  • The Pesticide Label
  • Health Risks of Pesticide Use
  • Protective Clothing and Personal Protective Equipment