What type of programs does Plant Health Atlantic offer?

About the IPM Programs

What are the regulatory requirements for those wanting to using Non-Domestic lawn care pesticides in 2010 in New Brunswick?

Starting February 2010, enrollment in an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Accreditation Program will be mandatory for those wanting to purchase or use commercial class lawn care pesticides in New Brunswick.   Upon the product ban coming into force, the use of commercial grade pesticide products containing 2,4-D for lawn care purposes will be prohibited, other than for the maintenance of commercial golf courses by IPM accredited organizations.

For the 2010 lawn care season to purchase and apply commercial pesticides for lawn or turf management you will be required to be enrolled in an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program approved by the Department of Environment.

What is required to be enrolled in an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program approved by the Department of Environment?

To meet this requirement you must have:

1. A Certified IPM Turf Practitioner on staff.
2. Made an application for a Baseline Desk Audit.
3. Received an Improvement Plan from Plant Health Atlantic.

For more up to date information go to the NB Environment’s Pesticide Management web site