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| Author: | OMAFRA Staff |
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| Creation Date: | 23 May 2006 |
| Last Reviewed: | 23 May 2006 |
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| Pub 75: Guide to Weed Control > Notes on Herbicides > Criteria for Ontario Classification of Pesticide Products |
| Sch. | Pesticide Category | Criteria | Sales Outlet | Used By |
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| 1 | Restricted | Extremely Toxic, Very Highly Persistent | Licensed, Record of Sale | Licensed Applicator, Certified Agriculturist, under Permit Approval |
| 2 | Pest Control Industry and Agriculture | Very Toxic, Highly Persistent | Licensed, Record of Sale | Licensed Applicator or Certified Agriculturist |
| 3 | Consumer, Pest Control Industry and Agriculture | Moderately Toxic, Moderately Persistent | Licensed | Homeowner, Licensed Applicator and Agriculturist |
| 4 | Consumer, Pest Control Industry and Agriculture | Slightly Toxic | No License Required | Homeowner, Licensed Applicator and Agriculturist |
| 5 | Agriculture | Extremely Toxic, Very Highly Persistent | Licensed, Record of Sale | Same as Schedule 1 except no permit if Certified Agriculturist or Licensed Applicator |
| 6 | Consumer, Pest Control Industry, Commercial and Agriculture | Slightly Toxic | Licensed (same as Schedule 4 except larger container) | Homeowner, Licensed Applicator and Agriculturist |
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