Courtenay's Pesticide Bylaw
The City of Courtenay has a bylaw in place regulating the use of pesticides within City limits. The goal is to reduce the amount of pesticides used in our gardens and green spaces.
What treatments are allowed?
Here is a partial list of allowed treatments.
• Insecticidal and herbicidal soaps
• Btk (Bacillus thuringiensis kurstaki)
• Nematodes and other biological control organisms
• Injected tree treatments
• Insect bait stations
• Borax / Boron compounds
• Dormant oils and horticultural oils
• Bordeaux mixture, sulphur compounds
• Lime sulphur
• Ferric phosphate
• Pheromone traps
• Diatomaceous earth
For a complete list of allowed treatment, view our pesticide bylaw.
How do I know if a product is a pesticide?
The best way to tell if a product is a pesticide is to check its label. Any product that has a Pest Control Product or PCP number near the list of ingredients is a pesticide.
Where to bring old pesticides
Proper disposal of pesticides is important! Don't pour them down drains or onto the ground. Return items in their original containers to the Campbell River Refund Centre, 1580 Willow Street. Call 250-287-4244. For other return locations, visit the Product Care Association website.
Penalties for using pesticides
Anyone who violates the pesticide bylaw could receive a visit from a bylaw enforcement officer, as well as a fine.
Thank you for your support!
For additional information:
Last update :
Friday, May 29, 2009,11:21 AM
City of Courtenay, 830 Cliffe Avenue, Courtenay, B.C. V9N 2J7 Tel.(250) 334-4441 Fax. (250) 334-4241